Parts Manager

Swickard Anchorage PAV, LLC d/b/a Porsche Audi Volkswagen of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

11d • $60,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Manager leads parts department operations for Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen at a multi-brand European luxury dealership in Anchorage, Alaska. The role oversees inventory, staffing, vendor relationships, and daily workflow while supporting three distinct service operations. It requires careful planning around Alaska’s longer supply chains, lead times, and seasonal demand, as well as maintaining inventory depth and availability.

The manager is accountable for department profitability and performance, including gross profit, fill rates, inventory turns, and obsolescence. The role also develops the parts team, manages OEM programs and warranty parts processes, builds vendor and manufacturer relationships, partners with service management, and maintains inventory accuracy through disciplined receiving, cycle counts, and bin organization. The position offers an annual salary of $60,000–$80,000 and is based in Anchorage, Alaska.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of parts manager experience in a franchised dealership.
• Strong command of parts department financials, including fill rate, gross profit, inventory turns, and obsolescence management.
• Experience developing and leading a parts team in a demanding, multi-brand environment.
• Comfort with DMS platforms and OEM parts ordering systems.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• European or luxury brand dealership experience.
• Multi-brand parts management experience.
• Experience managing parts logistics in a remote or geographically challenging market.
• Experience with ETKA, PCAS, or equivalent Volkswagen Group/Porsche systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead parts department operations across Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen, including inventory, staffing, vendor relationships, and daily workflow.
• Drive department profitability and manage gross profit, fill rates, inventory turns, and obsolescence.
• Make ordering and stocking decisions that account for Alaska logistics, lead times, seasonal demand, and required inventory depth.
• Develop and hold the parts team accountable for capability, accuracy, and consistent execution.
• Manage OEM parts programs, warranty parts processes, and manufacturer return procedures in compliance with Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen requirements.
• Build and maintain vendor and OEM relationships to support parts availability and program optimization.
• Partner with service management across all three brands to align parts supply with service demand.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through receiving, cycle counts, and bin organization standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.
• Career growth opportunities, including potential advancement into fixed operations director and multi-store leadership roles.
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts.

What This Job Offers

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