Parts Manager

Gilroy Chevrolet Cadillac • Gilroy, CA

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About The Position

Gilroy Chevrolet/Cadillac, a busy and growing dealership, is looking for an experienced Parts Manager to lead a high-performing parts department that supports fixed operations, retail customers, and wholesale business. This position is responsible for inventory strategy and stocking levels, team leadership, departmental profitability, and strong day-to-day support of the service and warranty teams.

The right candidate will bring dealership parts experience, strong knowledge of General Motors or other OEM procedures, and the ability to maintain an organized, profitable, and customer-focused department in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of automotive parts experience, with prior leadership experience in a dealership environment strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of domestic OEM parts operations, manufacturer programs, and return processes
• Experience with dealership management systems such as TEKION, CDK Drive, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack.
• Proven ability to manage inventory, improve processes, and drive departmental performance
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume dealership setting
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Parts Manager or Assistant Parts Manager in a domestic franchise dealership
• Experience supporting a high-volume service drive and technician team
• Familiarity with wholesale growth and customer retention strategies

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all daily operations of the dealership parts department
• Maintain proper inventory levels to support service, warranty, retail, and wholesale demand
• Manage OEM and approved aftermarket parts ordering, stocking, returns, and obsolescence
• Partner closely with service advisors, technicians, and warranty administrators to ensure timely parts availability
• Monitor special orders, backorders, emergency orders, and aged inventory
• Ensure accurate receiving, binning, cataloging, and inventory control practices
• Conduct cycle counts and manage annual physical inventory processes
• Track and improve departmental sales, gross profit, expense control, and fill rate performance
• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop parts counter and warehouse staff
• Maintain compliance with manufacturer policies, warranty return guidelines, and dealership standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM representatives, vendors, and wholesale accounts
• Promote a clean, safe, efficient, and professional work environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Performance incentives or bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match, if applicable
• Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
• Advancement opportunities within a growing dealership organization
• Free College Education courses for employees and their family members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED