Parts Manager | Porsche Pasadena

RUSNAK•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

Are you ready to make the next move for your career? Do you have a passion for luxury cars? We are HIRING and we want to hear from you! JOIN OUR TEAM Rusnak Auto Group is a leader in the automotive industry with a stellar reputation in the Greater Los Angeles and throughout Southern California. Our commitment to serve our customers and win their loyalty has seen us expand to 14 locations with beautiful showrooms in Pasadena, Arcadia, Thousand Oaks, Ontario, and Anaheim Hills. With over six decades of success and experience, we strive to satisfy our customers’ exquisite taste by offering 11 extraordinary brands of the most sought after luxury cars. Porsche Pasadena is seeking a high-performing, experienced Parts Manager to lead one of the most active and established parts departments in Southern California. This position is suited for a proven leader currently operating at a high level within a European luxury dealership environment. The ideal candidate will bring a minimum of five years of Parts Manager experience, along with a demonstrated track record of driving departmental performance, profitability, and team leadership. We are looking for an individual who understands how to operate in a high-volume setting, take full ownership of the department, and consistently deliver results while maintaining the standards expected of the Porsche brand. Rusnak Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are family owned and operated since the 1960s.

Requirements

(5) years dealer Parts Management experience, preferably in the same brand.
Factory Parts training, strong product knowledge.
Bachelor's Degree : Required

Responsibilities

Effectively and Efficiently Meets the Company’s Financial Expectations Regarding Gross Profit and Sales
Controls and analyzes pricing for competitiveness.
Develops and promotes wholesale business while maintaining reasonable returns; utilizing manufacturer’s marketing funds where available.
Determines department goals and ensures team is on track to meet them.
Manages receivables on a weekly basis.
Promotes accessories through innovative displays and promotions.
Maintains gross profit percentages as appropriate for various Clients and pay type.
Analyzes various Management reports.
Effectively and Efficiently Manages the Company’s Parts Inventory
Maintains range and depth of inventory while minimizing investment.
Utilizes factory obsolescence return programs to minimize aged stock on hand.
Utilizes stock order for replenishment of stock but not at expense of Service Department.
Maintains a perpetual inventory process to help identify possible areas of concern.
Manages credits, discrepancies, and freight claims to recoup monies owed by factory.
Maintains departmental security.
Effectively and efficiently tracks and follows up on back-order parts.
Manages and maintains the most effective physical storage layout.
Effectively and efficiently maintains department security.
Maintains clear and precise record keeping for all RO’s, invoices, insurance estimates, special orders.
Effectively and Efficiently Coordinates Strategic Planning of the Department
Manages the annual operating budget of the Parts Department.
Ensures that new business development programs are planned, implemented and measured effectively.
Adapt to new technologies as they relate to the vital operations of the Parts Department.
Utilizes all available information to develop innovative and efficient business practices to benefit the Parts Department.
Manage and Develop Parts Department Personnel
Hires, trains, motivates and monitors all Parts Department staff performance.
Plans and schedules daily activities of all Parts Department staff.
Ensures employees attend training and achieve required certifications.
Conducts employee Annual Performance Evaluations and compensation review.
Effectively and Efficiently Coordinates Partner Relations
Works with all dealership personnel to ensure customer satisfaction.
Acts as liaison to factory representatives.
Establishes and maintains relations with outside vendors ensuring competitive pricing.
Coordinates with others to ensure effectiveness of Parts department.
Fosters environment of teamwork to maintain highest ethical standards.

Benefits

Professional development and opportunities to grow within a well-respected company
Competitive Pay
Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, vision, and life)
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Annual Wellness Fair and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time-Off (vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay)
Parental Leave
Employee Perks (sports games, theme parks, etc.)
Employee Referral Bonus Program