Automotive Parts Manager

Vista Nissan • Casper, WY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Vista Nissan is seeking an experienced Automotive Parts Manager to lead the Parts Department in Casper, Wyoming. The manager is responsible for the department’s daily operations and profitability, working closely with the Service team to keep repairs moving and ensure retail and wholesale customers receive the correct parts when needed.

The role includes leading, recruiting, training, and coaching the Parts team; managing inventory, purchasing, stocking levels, turnover, aged and obsolete stock, and manufacturer-guided core returns; and managing financial performance through budgeting and analysis of sales, gross profit, and expenses. The manager also coordinates parts availability with service advisors and technicians, communicates delays, handles customer orders and inquiries, and improves workflows and controls using dealership systems and reports.

Vista Nissan is part of Summit Automotive Partners, a privately held automotive management group headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. The company describes its culture as diverse and grounded in Humility, Integrity, and Passion, with an emphasis on professional growth and customer and associate satisfaction. Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• At least three years of automotive parts experience, including at least one year in a supervisory or management role within an automotive parts department.
• Hands-on experience with purchasing, inventory control, and stocking decisions.
• Strong coaching, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems and experience using reports to make operating decisions.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substances.
• At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive dealership parts experience.
• Experience managing wholesale parts operations.
• Familiarity with manufacturer inventory programs and core return procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Parts team, including recruiting, training, and coaching employees and setting expectations for accuracy, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Manage inventory and purchasing, set stocking levels based on demand, monitor inventory turnover, reduce aged and obsolete stock, and manage core returns according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Develop the annual budget and use sales, gross profit, and expense data to guide pricing and operating decisions.
• Coordinate parts availability with service advisors and technicians, communicate delays early, and ensure retail and wholesale orders and inquiries are handled promptly and accurately.
• Use dealership systems and reports to identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and maintain inventory and financial controls.
• Lead the Parts Department’s daily operations and manage its profitability.

Benefits

• Responsible time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Up to $75 per month in fitness reimbursement for eligible expenses, including gym memberships and fitness classes.
• Training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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