Assistant Parts Manager

Colonial Chevrolet of Acton • Acton, MA

2d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Chevrolet of Acton is hiring an Assistant Parts Manager to support the day-to-day operations of its parts department. This hands-on role is suited to an experienced automotive parts professional who can manage parts-counter activity, keep orders and inventory organized, and take on additional responsibility. The position supports the Parts Manager with daily operations, workflow, and staff training, and leads department operations when the Parts Manager is away.

Requirements

• Automotive parts experience.
• Confidence using electronic parts catalogs and inventory systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities at a busy parts counter.
• Clear communication with customers, technicians, service advisors, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Dealership or wholesale parts experience.
• Chevrolet or GM parts experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Parts Manager with daily operations, workflow, and training for parts department staff.
• Look up, price, and order parts for service technicians, the body shop, retail customers, and wholesale accounts.
• Coordinate with service advisors and technicians to prioritize orders, communicate parts availability, and keep repairs moving.
• Track special orders and backorders, follow up with vendors, and update customers and internal teams.
• Oversee receiving, stocking, and cycle counts; investigate inventory discrepancies and help manage aging stock.
• Process returns, core credits, and warranty parts, and follow up on outstanding vendor credits.
• Help grow wholesale parts sales by building relationships with local repair shops and following through on orders and quotes.
• Assist with tracking department sales, gross profit, and inventory performance.
• Lead daily operations when the Parts Manager is away.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed