Job Description

The Corporate Parts Manager is responsible for running and efficient parts program. They will accomplish objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, security, pricing and elimination of obsolete. The Corporate Parts Manager is responsible to populate the system with the correct part numbers for successful fleet operations, choosing long term quality parts from the most cost effective purchasing locations. He/she provides leadership to the facilities and manages performance to achieve a range of inventory required to operate a successful business and ensures customer uptime. The Parts Manager must be an advisor to the local facility.

Core objective is to turn parts department from a reactionary order- taking environment creating unnecessary downtime to a proactive, just in time stock, supplying the needs of the shop based on number and types of vehicles operated in the facility.

• Work with the Service Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
• Attend manager's meetings
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that may affect parts sales
• Monitor the performance of all parts purchasing
• Provide technical assistance to parts employees
• Handle customer complaints immediately and according to the company guidelines
• Monitor and adjust inventory to minimize obsolescence
• Identify, create, recommend, develop, then execute programs to support the focus of the core objective of the department
• Prepare effective spare parts lists for facilities balancing inventory and pricing to develop business
• Maintain an inventory to match the requirements of the company and its customers.
• Responsible for inventory maintenance, including movement of obsolete parts
• Observe any laws and regulations that may affect parts purchasing
• Create reference manuals to ensure appropriate procedures are followed
• Align department with the overall strategic goals of the company
• Participate in and perform regular duties as part of the Management team, such as deliver performance reviews, manage department for results, deliver positive communication to departmental team on corporate decisions and directives that may not at times be favorable, attend appropriate meetings, collaborate on interdepartmental initiatives, etc.
• Travel expected
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Five years of experience in an automotive department
• Results driven and possess sense of urgency
• Pleasant and articulate telephone manner
• Problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to read engineering drawings , build sheets, line setting tickets and schematics
• Must be highly organized, have excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to handle several tasks concurrently.
• Must be able to effectively lead a team for results
• Must be able to make sound decisions regarding the business and involve upper management as necessary.
• Effective time management skills
• Professional personal appearance
• While performing the traveling duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud
• Ability to pass DOT Physical and drug screen
• Acceptable driving record with current drivers license
• Ability to lift 75 lbs
• Ability to travel 50% of the time, multiple day and overnight travel is expected

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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