Honda Parts Manager

1st Honda•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

For over 30 years, 1st Auto Group of Simi Valley has built its success on one powerful promise: that people deserve to work for an employer who genuinely cares about their future and actively supports their growth. This commitment has helped us become one of the Valley’s most successful and profitable automotive retailers. At First Auto Group , our team members take pride in their work, support local communities, and enjoy what they do. We are currently seeking a Parts Manager to join our thriving team and drive the continued success of our Parts Department. What You'll Do: As Parts Manager, you'll be responsible for driving profitability and performance in our Parts Department by managing inventory, optimizing sales processes, training and supervising staff, and ensuring outstanding internal and external customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Proven experience managing a parts department, preferably in the automotive retail industry
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
High attention to detail and commitment to process improvement
Knowledge of inventory control, budget management, and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with dealership management systems (DMS) preferred

Responsibilities

Forecast department goals and lead the team to achieve them
Hire, train, motivate, and manage the performance of parts staff
Create and manage an annual operating budget
Maintain a balanced inventory that supports the service department, wholesale accounts, and retail customers
Set pricing strategies that maintain gross profit while encouraging customer loyalty
Monitor inventory turnover and minimize obsolete stock
Supervise stock orders, special orders, and factory credit returns
Analyze sales and expenses monthly to meet profit targets
Develop a profitable wholesale parts program
Ensure timely parts turnaround for internal service work
Attend and contribute to management meetings
Provide technical guidance and oversee staff payroll records
Monitor daily reports (DOE, DOC, productivity)
Implement lost sales tracking and parts promotions
Handle customer concerns promptly and professionally
Ensure compliance with safety, OSHA, and regulatory requirements