Parts Director Assistant - Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Victory Automotive Group • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

Victory Automotive Group is seeking a Parts Director Assistant to provide leadership and strategic direction for parts departments across multiple dealership locations. The role develops regional sales, inventory, and profitability goals; monitors department performance; and promotes consistent operating practices across locations. It also involves leading and developing Parts Managers and department personnel, managing supplier relationships and purchasing strategies, analyzing financial and operational results, and collaborating with other dealership leaders. The position includes regular dealership visits and extensive travel within the assigned region. Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of dealership management systems, including Reynolds & Reynolds.
• Proven track record of growing sales, controlling expenses, and improving parts department profitability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned region.
• Strong analytical and financial management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Automotive Management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for parts departments across multiple dealership locations.
• Develop and implement regional parts sales, inventory, and profitability goals.
• Monitor KPIs, including gross profit, inventory turns, obsolescence, fill rates, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure effective inventory management to maintain appropriate stock levels and minimize obsolete inventory.
• Recruit, train, coach, and manage the performance of Parts Managers and department personnel.
• Build and maintain relationships with OEM manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Analyze financial statements and operational reports to identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Establish best practices and standardized operating procedures across locations.
• Collaborate with Service, Sales, and Fixed Operations leadership to improve dealership performance.
• Visit dealerships to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Implement loss-prevention and inventory-control measures.
• Oversee parts purchasing strategies and vendor negotiations.
• Support dealership acquisitions, transitions, and operational integrations as required.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Paid vacation
• Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunity for advancement
• Professional workplace
• Non-smoking workplace
• Drug-free workplace

What This Job Offers

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