Automotive Parts Manager

NorthStar Ford; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthStar Ford in Duluth, MN seeks an Automotive Parts Manager to oversee the parts department, including OEM and aftermarket components, inventory control, vendor relations, and budget targets. You will lead a small team of 1-5 and focus on accuracy, profitability, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, processing orders, supervising staff, analyzing sales trends, and maintaining quality control and pricing.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in automotive parts.
• Proficient with inventory management systems.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts.
• Experience managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated team leadership ability.
• Budget management experience.
• Sales analysis and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of OEM and aftermarket automotive parts.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Process orders accurately and maintain stock levels.
• Supervise and train a team of 1-5 employees.
• Monitor sales trends and analyze sales performance.
• Ensure quality control of parts and service.
• Oversee budgeting and cost control for the parts department.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issuesSet and adjust parts pricing to maximize profitability.
• Maintain vendor relations and negotiate contracts.
• Prepare and submit regular inventory and sales reports.

Skills

Automotive parts experience

Inventory management systems

Vendor relationships

Customer service

Team leadership

Budget management

Sales analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication & problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

The Automotive Parts Manager oversees the efficient operation of the parts department, specializing in both OEM and aftermarket automotive components. This role involves managing a team of 1-5 employees to ensure inventory accuracy, vendor relationships, and customer satisfaction, while maintaining budget and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of OEM and aftermarket automotive parts
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely order fulfillment
• Process orders accurately and maintain stock levels
• Supervise and train a team of 1-5 employees
• Monitor sales trends and analyze sales performance
• Ensure quality control of parts and service
• Oversee budgeting and cost control for the parts department
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issuesSet and adjust parts pricing to maximize profitability
• Maintain vendor relations and negotiate contracts
• Prepare and submit regular inventory and sales reports

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in automotive parts
• Proficient with inventory management systems
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts
• Experience managing vendor relationships
• Excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated team leadership ability
• Budget management experience
• Sales analysis and negotiation skills
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities

Company Description

We’re a growing, customer-focused dealership committed to teamwork, integrity, and long-term success. We believe in developing our people by providing hands-on training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, fast-paced work environment. Our team takes pride in delivering great experiences to our customers and building careers—not just jobs. If you’re motivated, dependable, and ready to grow, you’ll feel right at home here.

Company Description

We’re a growing, customer-focused dealership committed to teamwork, integrity, and long-term success. We believe in developing our people by providing hands-on training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, fast-paced work environment. Our team takes pride in delivering great experiences to our customers and building careers—not just jobs. If you’re motivated, dependable, and ready to grow, you’ll feel right at home here.