Parts Director (Toyota)

Norm Reeves•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and driven Parts Director to lead the Parts Department at a high-volume Toyota dealership in the Dallas area. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the pace of a busy dealership and knows how to build a strong, profitable, and well-organized Parts operation. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can manage a large inventory, support a high-volume Service Department, develop a team, and maximize parts sales while maintaining excellent customer and internal service.

Requirements

Previous Parts Manager or Parts Director experience in an automotive dealership.
Experience working in a high-volume dealership is strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of dealership parts operations, inventory management, and wholesale/retail parts sales.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
Strong understanding of Parts Department financials, gross profit, expenses, and inventory control.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with dealership parts management and DMS systems.
Toyota experience is highly preferred, but strong dealership Parts leadership experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all daily operations of the Parts Department in a high-volume dealership environment.
Manage and develop Parts team members, including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management.
Maintain proper inventory levels while minimizing obsolescence, shortages, and unnecessary expenses.
Oversee retail, wholesale, internal, and special-order parts operations.
Monitor department sales, gross profit, expenses, inventory turns, and other key performance metrics.
Work closely with the Service, Sales, and Accounting departments to ensure smooth dealership operations.
Monitor and improve parts ordering, receiving, stocking, returns, and special-order processes.
Identify opportunities to increase parts sales and improve department profitability.
Ensure the department follows Toyota and dealership policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Help create a team culture focused on accountability, teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional service.