Automotive Parts Director

Victory Automotive Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Professional Workplace

Non-Smoking Workplace

Drug Free Workplace

Advancement Opportunities

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Victory Automotive Group, a multi-location dealer group in the United States, seeks an Automotive Parts Director to lead parts departments across locations. You will set strategic direction, drive regional sales and inventory goals, and supervise Parts Managers.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to travel within the region. You will collaborate with OEMs, vendors, and other departments to improve dealership performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
• Experience in dealership parts operations and inventory management.
• Ability to travel extensively within the region.
• Proven track record of growing sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for parts departments across multiple locations.
• Develop regional parts sales, inventory, and profitability goals.
• Monitor KPIs including gross profit, inventory turns, obsolescence, fill rates, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management of Parts Managers.
• Oversee parts purchasing strategies and vendor negotiations.
• Collaborate with Service, Sales, and Fixed Operations leadership to improve dealership performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Financial analysis

Education

Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Automotive Management degree

Tools

Reynolds & Reynolds

Job description

Automotive Parts Director

Victory Automotive Group is family owned and operated since 1997 with over 40 locations across the United States. We provide the best opportunities for all employees, customers, communities and each manufacturer we represent. Our continued commitment is to improve our dealerships and services to satisfy our customer's wants and needs 100 percent of the time and always provide a pleasant, informative and professional experience.

Victory Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Job Description

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for parts departments across multiple dealership locations.
• Develop and implement regional parts sales, inventory, and profitability goals.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including gross profit, inventory turns, obsolescence, fill rates, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure proper inventory management practices to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize obsolete inventory.
• Lead recruiting, training, coaching, and performance management of Parts Managers and department personnel.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers.
• Analyze financial statements and operational reports to identify opportunities for increased profitability and efficiency.
• Establish best practices and standardized operating procedures across all locations.
• Collaborate with Service, Sales, and Fixed Operations leadership to improve overall dealership performance.
• Conduct regular dealership visits to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Implement loss prevention and inventory control measures.
• Oversee parts purchasing strategies and vendor negotiations.
• Support new dealership acquisitions, transitions, and operational integrations as required.

This job description summary outlines core aspects of this position, but additional duties may be required on a routine basis. This job description does not constitute the complete responsibilities for this position.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of dealership management systems Reynolds & Reynolds
• Proven track record of growing sales, controlling expenses, and improving parts department profitability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned region.
• Strong analytical and financial management capabilities.

Requirements

• Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Automotive Management degree, or related field preferred.

Compensation

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Medical Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Holidays
• Professional Workplace
• Non-Smoking Workplace
• Drug Free Workplace
• Opportunity for Advancement
• 401(k) with Company Match

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. We reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.

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