Parts Manager

Parts Manager

AUTOW NATIONALEASE offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Music City Trailer Repair HQ is in BIRMINGHAM AL. We have a small-town, tight-knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Birmingham or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!

AUTOW NATIONALEASE is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. AUTOW follows all CDC guidelines.

The Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the parts department and running an efficient department. He or she accomplishes objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, and security. Manages parts operations within the organization to provide the highest level of external and internal control while maximizing profitability on investment through parts purchasing, inventory control, and expense control.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, communicates, enforces, and monitors effective Parts Department processes

• Creates annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organization’s financial and operational objectives

• Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes a perpetual and annual physical inventory and proper procedures

• Submits all parts warranty and return claims within the required time frame to receive maximum credit

• Maximizes use of all order discount programs to achieve management stock order goals

• Ensures all department tools, equipment, and vehicles are in good working order

• Manages cores, and recovers credit reimbursement

• Analyze opportunities for improvement, department is running efficiently and eliminate excess

• Review budget and department performance reports

• Review inventory reports for accurate stocking levels and usage reports

• Supervises quarterly and periodic inventory counts

• Monitors and maintains current levels of inventory

• Approves department purchase orders (department expenditures)

• Studies trends to determine how to induce cost savings in the department

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them

• Develops strategies for more efficient operations

• Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence

• Motivates, trains, evaluates, coaches, and counsels employees

• Conducts meetings with employees to discuss activities and address issues blocking success

• Enforces policies and procedures

• Strives for harmony and teamwork with all other departments

• Works with Service Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs

• Calls and Meetings to provide and maintain excellent vendor relations

Qualifications:

• Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and Internet functions

• Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups

• Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations

• Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports

• Ability to effectively lead and work as a member of a team

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

• Must be highly self-motivated & have excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong computer & communication skills are required

• Provide ongoing direction and support to suppliers and employees.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

• Disability and Life Insurance

• Paid Time Off program

• 401k

• Flexible Spending Account

• Internal Promotion Opportunities

• On the Job Training

Requirements:

• In office, Monday-Friday (extended hours may be necessary)

• 1+ years’ experience in Parts Department operations

• High School Diploma