Parts Manager | SF Bay Area Regional Application

Swickard Management Company, Swickard Auto Group • San Francisco, CA

18h • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a general application for Swickard Auto Group in the San Francisco Bay Area for candidates willing to relocate based on position and dealership availability. Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. We operate multiple luxury and import brand dealerships across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our parts departments are the backbone of high-performing service operations -- and the Parts Manager is the person who keeps that backbone strong.

Requirements

• 3+ years of parts manager experience in a franchised dealership
• Strong command of parts department financials -- fill rate, gross profit, inventory turn, and obsolescence management
• Proven ability to develop and lead a parts team
• Process-oriented with strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy
• Comfortable with DMS platforms and manufacturer parts ordering systems
• Clear communicator who works effectively with service managers, advisors, and technicians
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• Luxury or import brand experience preferred
• OEM parts system familiarity a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Lead all parts department operations -- managing inventory, staffing, vendor relationships, and daily workflow to support service department performance
• Drive parts department profitability -- owning gross profit, fill rates, inventory turn, and obsolescence control
• Develop and hold accountable a parts team -- building capability, accuracy, and a culture of consistent execution at the counter and in the warehouse
• Monitor key performance metrics and implement corrective action proactively when results drift from target
• Manage manufacturer and vendor relationships -- ensuring parts availability, warranty compliance, and program participation are optimized
• Partner closely with service management to align parts supply with service demand -- minimizing delays and keeping technicians productive
• Maintain inventory accuracy through disciplined receiving, cycle counts, and bin organization standards
• Ensure compliance with all manufacturer parts programs, warranty processes, and return procedures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth -- strong parts managers at Swickard grow into fixed ops 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