Parts Manager

Krause Family Hyundai•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The Krause Auto Group has been in business for over 30 years, and we contribute our longevity to our focus on both customer and employee satisfaction. Our employees are not just a number. We acknowledge and support every employee regardless of position and care for everyone individually. We love to help people grow, promote from within, and celebrate individual success stories! We offer great opportunities to grow with our company portfolio which consists of 12 brands (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Koenigsegg, Mclaren, and Lotus) across 4 states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida) Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, counsels and supervises the performance of all parts department staff Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the parts Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department and the do-it-yourself public. Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate sufficient gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover. Ensures that parts inventory turns at agreed upon intervals. Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence. Ensures that all parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the manufacturer. Implements a quality control process to eliminate comebacks. Maintains high customer satisfaction standards for outside customers as well as internal dealership Analyzes sales, expenses, and inventory to maintain profit goals. Works with the service manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs. Confronts issues, makes decisions and resolves conflicts. Establishes partnership relationships with vendors to support their success. Effectively implements new policies, procedures and systems when necessary Uses applicable computer programs. Attends managers meetings. Holds regular department meetings. Provides technical assistance to parts department employees Monitors parts department employees' payroll records. Coordinates a prompt, efficient, and timely flow of paperwork. Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing. Directs outside parts and counter sales efforts. Develops, enforces, and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction. Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's procedures Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made. Assists in the collection of past-due invoices Enforces safety requirements, processing of SDS sheets on all products carried, and OSHA Right-to-Know. Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales Keeps work area safe and clean. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skill and Ability to: Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual.
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
Plan, assign, supervise review and evaluate the work of others
Train staff in work
Read and interpret rules, policies and procedures
Organize, prioritize and delegate work and coordinate multiple activities to meet critical time deadlines.
Use initiative and sound independent judgement within general policy guidelines.
Research, compile and summarize a variety of informational materials.
Use computers, preferably in a PC, Windows-based operating
Possession of a valid Driver License
Education: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school is preferred
Experience: Three years or more of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet
Hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, counsels and supervises the performance of all parts department staff
Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the parts
Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department and the do-it-yourself public.
Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate sufficient gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty
Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover.
Ensures that parts inventory turns at agreed upon intervals.
Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence.
Ensures that all parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the manufacturer.
Implements a quality control process to eliminate comebacks.
Maintains high customer satisfaction standards for outside customers as well as internal dealership
Analyzes sales, expenses, and inventory to maintain profit goals.
Works with the service manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
Confronts issues, makes decisions and resolves conflicts.
Establishes partnership relationships with vendors to support their success.
Effectively implements new policies, procedures and systems when necessary
Uses applicable computer programs.
Attends managers meetings.
Holds regular department meetings.
Provides technical assistance to parts department employees
Monitors parts department employees' payroll records.
Coordinates a prompt, efficient, and timely flow of paperwork.
Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing.
Directs outside parts and counter sales efforts.
Develops, enforces, and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealership's procedures
Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made.
Assists in the collection of past-due invoices
Enforces safety requirements, processing of SDS sheets on all products carried, and OSHA Right-to-Know.
Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales
Keeps work area safe and clean.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer Paid Dental Insurance
Employer Paid Medical Insurance
Employer Paid Vision Insuarnce
Employer Paid Health Savings Account Contribution
5 Paid Time Off Vacation Days/Year (after 1 year)
10 Paid Time Off Vacation Days/Year (after 2 years)
15 Paid Time Off Vacation Days/Year (after 3 years)
Annual Christmas Bonus Based on Tenure
Annual Christmas Party
Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner
Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
Employee Discounts on Collision Repair, Parts, and Service
Bi-Weekly Pay Periods, Paid on Fridays
Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day & New Years
Employer Paid Lunches/Dinners - Special Occasions (Blood Drives, Birthdays, Awards, etc.)
Access to In-House Insurance Agency
Access to In-House Marketing Agency