Parts Distribution Center Director - Bob Howard Parts Distribution Center

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international, Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Parts Distribution Center Director to join our team. Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Group 1 Automotive is seeking a highly strategic Parts Distribution Center Director to lead one of the largest automotive parts distribution operations in the country. This role oversees a massive, high-volume distribution environment supporting $31M in active inventory, servicing a diverse customer base including Group 1 dealerships, independent repair facilities, external parts stores, and more. With 150+ team members across warehouse operations, logistics, deliveries, and support services, this leader will drive operational excellence, innovation, profitability, and best-in-class customer fulfillment. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a seasoned leader passionate about operations, logistics, and running a world-class distribution center.

Requirements

8–12+ years of leadership experience in large-scale warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
Proven success managing a high-volume distribution center with 100+ employees. Automotive industry preferred but not required.
Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation routing, warehouse optimization, and inventory controls.
Experience working with advanced WMS, data analytics tools, and modern logistics technology.
Demonstrated ability to reduce shrink/damage and drive profit improvement.
Strong financial acumen with experience owning or heavily influencing P&L.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume, high-complexity environments.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end operations for one of the nation’s largest automotive parts distribution centers.
Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize throughput, accuracy, and service-level performance. Ensure proper management of $31M+ in inventory, maintaining integrity, accountability, and compliance.
Lead all warehouse functions including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery routing while driving continuous improvement across warehouse layout, workflow design, KPIs, and productivity standards.
Manage large-scale delivery operations ensuring on-time, damage-free, cost-efficient deliveries. Oversee fleet management, routing systems, transportation partners, and logistics technology.
Own P&L performance for the distribution center including cost control, labor management, and revenue optimization. Reduce damages, shrink, write-offs, and non-productive inventory while increasing profitability. Track, analyze, and present operational and financial metrics to executive leadership.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 150+ employees, including supervisors, drivers, warehouse associates, and administrative staff. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Ensure proper staffing, succession planning, and training programs to support growth and operational demand.
Champion the adoption and optimization of advanced warehouse technologies including WMS, routing systems, inventory analytics, automation, and scanning tools. Utilizing data insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Collaborate closely with dealership parts managers, and internal leadership. Manage key relationships with vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners.
Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, company safety policies, and industry best practices. Promotes a zero-incident safety culture across all teams and shifts.