Automotive Parts Manager - Volvo Norwood

Asbury Automotive Group • Norwood, MA

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About The Position

The Automotive Parts Manager oversees the parts department and its employees, with responsibility for generating a satisfactory profit on dealer capital invested in parts inventory. The role manages inventory, pricing, budgets, shipping and receiving, expenses, and coordination with service operations. It calls for a people-focused leader who can support strong customer experiences and manage effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience as an automotive parts employee.
• Previous automotive parts management experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screens.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CDK or Reynolds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer an annual parts department operating budget based on retail, wholesale, and customer-pay repair-order sales.
• Maintain a balanced inventory that meets the needs of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts, and do-it-yourself customers.
• Establish pricing parameters for each customer category that generate sufficient gross profit while maintaining customer loyalty.
• Set and balance individual parts inventory levels to maximize turnover.
• Monitor and adjust days’ supply for critical and fast-moving parts categories and numbers.
• Adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence and maintain inventory-aging guidelines.
• Direct shipping and receiving to ensure timely processing.
• Manage parts inventory and track expenses.
• Coordinate with the service manager and shop foreman to ensure timely availability of parts for internal jobs.
• Maintain Asbury’s values, quality, and integrity.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock awards for eligible management and front-line team members
• Medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans
• Up to 12 weeks of paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Whole life and term life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet insurance
• Digital career path tool
• Continuous training through Asbury’s Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Technician student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Community service initiatives that include paid volunteer hours
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

What This Job Offers

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