Parts Manager

Premier Truck Group; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Premier Truck Group in Canada is seeking a results-driven Parts Manager to lead our parts department, grow profitability and deliver outstanding customer service in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

You will mentor the parts team, manage annual budgets, optimize inventory turnover, set pricing, and collaborate with service managers to ensure rapid turnaround on internal jobs while maintaining OHSA compliance and strong financial controls.

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience; experience in service drive or auto parts retail/wholesale.
• Ability to hire, coach and lead a team to departmental goals.
• Strong business math and analytical skills; margins, ratios, percentages.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of parts operations regulations.
• Motivating team builder with delegation and urgency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the parts team, including payroll approvals and training.
• Own department budget, inventory targets, pricing, ROI and margin monitoring.
• Manage inventory turnover and reduce obsolescence while meeting customer needs.
• Set pricing and grow wholesale/retail via promotions and co-op advertising.
• Collaborate with service managers for fast internal job turnaround.
• Direct shipping, receiving and wholesale parts delivery program.
• Oversee financial controls, AR/AP, GL schedules and audits.
• Resolve customer concerns and maintain OHSA compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget & finance

Analytical skills

Customer relations

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Winners Work Here!

Premier Truck Group is dedicated to ONE Network Executing, our mission which focuses on delivering the best employee experience, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. At PTG, our top priority is to be your employer of choice and to provide a top-tier employee experience, regardless of the location where you work.

Who is Premier Truck Group?

Premier Truck Group is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 50 locations throughout the US and Canada, making it the largest Freightliner dealer group in North America. We offer a premium selection of new Freightliner and Western Star commercial vehicles, a large selection of previously owned commercial trucks, and a full suite of parts, maintenance, and repair services. When you build your career here, you make a commitment to being the very best in the business. We are the pre-eminent group of Freightliner truck dealerships in the nation with serious plans for the future and we want you to be a part of it.

Why Join Our Winning Team?

When you join our team, you’re rewarded with the opportunity to work for an organization that provides opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests, along with a fully comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employee Discounts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistant Programs
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Group RRSP with Employer Match
• Training
• Work-Life Balance

Here are some quick insights into this opportunity. We would love to discuss it with you in more detail!

About this role:

We are looking for a results-driven Parts Manager to lead our parts department and grow its profitability. This is a fast-paced, people-focused leadership role: you will motivate and develop your team, build strong relationships with internal and wholesale customers, and keep inventory, pricing and service running at a high standard. If you enjoy variety, thrive on change and like turning goals into results through other people, we want to hear from you.

Parts Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead, schedule and develop the parts team, including approving payroll hours, monitoring productivity and providing hands-on and technical training.
• Own department performance: build the annual budget, set goals for inventory, pricing, ROI and margin, and review sales, expenses and inventory daily, weekly and monthly.
• Manage inventory for maximum turnover and minimal obsolescence, balancing the needs of all customers, and ensure parts are tagged to recover factory credit.
• Set pricing and grow wholesale and retail business through promotions, manufacturer co-op advertising and lasting customer relationships.
• Partner with service managers for fast turnaround on internal jobs.
• Direct shipping, receiving and the wholesale parts delivery program.
• Oversee financial controls, including accounts receivable and payable, GL schedules, audit exceptions and accurate documentation.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and keep the department safe, clean and compliant with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Parts Manager Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of management experience or equivalent, plus at least one year in a service drive or auto parts retail or wholesale environment.
• A proven ability to hire, coach, hold accountable and lead a team to departmental goals.
• Strong business math and analytical skills, including margins, ratios, percentages and turning data into management reports.
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of the federal, provincial and local regulations that affect parts operations.
• A motivating team builder who inspires people, gains buy-in and delegates with confidence.
• A self-starter who takes initiative, works with urgency and competes to hit goals.
• A warm, persuasive communicator who connects quickly with customers and peers.
• Energized by variety and change, and able to juggle multiple priorities at pace.
• A decision-maker who involves the team but owns the risk and the result.

$60,000-$80,000 per year plus monthly incentive bonus

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