Parts Manager

Asbury Automotive Group • White Marsh, MD

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About The Position

The Parts Manager oversees the parts department and its employees, with responsibility for generating a satisfactory profit on dealer capital invested in parts inventory. The role prepares and administers an annual operating budget based on retail, wholesale, and customer-pay repair-order sales, and manages inventory to meet the needs of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts, and do-it-yourself customers. The Parts Manager establishes customer-category pricing that supports profitability while maintaining customer loyalty, and sets inventory levels to maximize turnover and limit obsolescence. The position also directs shipping and receiving, tracks inventory expenses, and coordinates with the service manager and shop foreman to ensure timely availability of parts for internal jobs. The successful candidate maintains Asbury's values, quality, and integrity and provides strong customer service.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Automotive Parts Employee.
• Previous Automotive Parts Management experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment background and drug screens.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CDK or Reynolds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the parts department and its employees.
• Prepare and administer an annual operating budget based on retail, wholesale, and customer-pay repair-order sales.
• Maintain balanced inventory to meet the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts, and do-it-yourself customers.
• Establish pricing parameters for each customer category that produce sufficient gross profit while maintaining customer loyalty.
• Set and balance individual parts inventory levels for maximum turnover.
• Monitor and adjust Days’ Supply for critical and fast-moving parts categories and numbers.
• Adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence and maintain inventory aging guidelines.
• Direct shipping and receiving to ensure timely processing.
• Manage parts inventory and track expenses.
• Work with the service manager and shop foreman to ensure timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
• Maintain Asbury's value, quality, and integrity.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• $140,000–$160,000 annual pay, dependent upon experience.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Paid training.
• Stock awards for eligible select management and front-line team members.
• Medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid pregnancy leave (disability leave).
• Paid parental leave.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Whole life and term life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Pet insurance.
• Digital career path tool and continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Technician student loan relief resources.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs.
• Scholarship awards.
• Community service initiatives with paid volunteer hours.
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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