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Vaughn Ford is a locally owned, family-run dealership serving Marion and the surrounding communities with honesty, integrity, and small-town hospitality. Our customers know us by name, and our team takes pride in treating every vehicle like it’s our own.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Ford Parts Manager to lead our Parts Department and support a growing Fixed Operations team. The ideal candidate brings strong dealership parts experience, excellent leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage inventory, purchasing, and customer satisfaction. This role directly supports our technicians, service advisors, and retail/wholesale customers by ensuring the right part is available at the right time.

For five decades, Vaughn Ford has been a cornerstone of Marked Tree and Northeast Arkansas—built on honesty, hard work, and hometown pride. Founded by Eugene “Gene” Vaughn in 1975, our dealership has grown from a small-town dream into a trusted name known for integrity, quality, and community service.

At Vaughn Ford, you’re not just an employee—you’re part of a family that treats customers like neighbors and believes in doing things the right way. We’ve served generations of families from Marion, Marked Tree, and across the region, keeping Gene’s legacy alive by combining professional excellence with genuine small-town values.

Vaughn Ford — celebrating 50 years of integrity, service, and hometown care.

By working at a Ford dealership, you can be a part of a brand that honors the past, and is invested in the future.  Join the Ford Family where we value service to each other and the world as much as to our customers!

Automotive Parts Manager Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience, opportunity for monthly bonus/commissions

• Health, dental, and vision insurance available

• Paid time off and holidays

• Employee discounts on parts and services

• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities

Automotive Parts Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the parts department, including inventory control, purchasing, receiving, and stocking.
• Oversee and coordinate the sale and delivery of parts to customers and technicians.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and reorder stock as needed to avoid overstocking or shortages.
• Establish pricing levels and ensure competitive profitability.
• Work closely with the service and sales departments to support their parts needs.
• Monitor and manage parts returns, warranties, and core credits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Train, supervise, and motivate parts department staff.
• Generate and analyze reports to track sales performance, inventory turns, and customer satisfaction.

• Communicate with staff and customers in a friendly and professional manner

• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations applicable to industry

Automotive Parts Manager Requirements:

• Previous experience at a Ford dealership is a plus

• Ability to identify the problem quickly

• Knowledge of automobiles

• Proficient in inventory management software (e.g., Autosoft, Reynolds & Reynolds, etc.).

• Effective analytical and communication skills

• Strong reading, computer, and mathematics skills

• Ability to learn new technology and repair and service procedures and specifications

• Minimum of 3 years in service department

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work on your feet for extended periods of time

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Basic computer skills

• Positive, friendly attitude 

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Experience with auto parts sales (preferred)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Detail-oriented, have a professional appearance and strong work ethic

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice to have Skills:

• ASE Parts Specialist Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with dealership management systems.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.