Parts Manager

HSC Holdings Inc•Toronto, ON

19d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for controlling the Parts Department, ensuring that annual financial targets are met and/or exceeded. It is crucial that this position controls and maintains the parts inventory at levels that will not only ensure constant revenue and profit stream but will also ensure first time availability of parts to all customers, of at least 90%.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
Retail automotive industry experience
Minimum of two years of experience working in the parts department.
Supervisory/Management experience preferred.
Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence.
Professional appearance.
Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Proficient with ADP/CDK or Reynolds software, ability to operate MS Office.
Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with key business partners and clients.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory/Management experience

Responsibilities

Ensure parts and accessories are appropriately stocked.
Contribute to the Dealership’s profitability.
Develop and recommend annual sales targets.
Monitor stock levels continuously to ensure minimum obsolete stock remains at 5% or less of stock dollar level.
Organize and monitor perpetual/yearly stock.
Generate targeted gross profit.
Maintain an inventory level that meets the needs of the dealership’s internal/warranty/retail/wholesale customers.
Create and maintain an inventory storage system which includes bin locations and bin labels.
Initiate housekeeping, safety and security procedures that ensure a safe and happy working environment.
Maintain good working relationships with other departments, especially service.
Create and implement sales, merchandising and promotions programs in order to meet targets.
Assist with Dealership ACT program in order to exceed benchmark.
Ensure that parts service attains a level of no less than 90%.
Achieve a turnover rate of at least four times per year.
Set clear goals/targets for the parts team.
Motivate the parts department employees.