Automotive Parts Manager — Lead, Profit & Growth

Tom Wood Automotive; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Tom Wood Automotive in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced Parts Manager to lead the Parts Department, overseeing inventory, profitability, and team development. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers.

The ideal candidate will have strong automotive parts knowledge, leadership experience, and a commitment to operational excellence with a track record of improving service levels and department metrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive parts management experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts inventory systems and dealership operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Experience analyzing financial reports and driving departmental profitability.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the Parts Department ensuring efficient workflows and outstanding customer service.
• Develop and maintain department processes that promote accuracy, productivity, and profitability.
• Ensure proper receiving, stocking, storing, and distribution of parts and accessories.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels to support service, retail, wholesale, and collision operations.
• Oversee warranty parts retention and disposal processes in accordance with brand and dealership requirements.

Skills

Automotive parts knowledge

Leadership & coaching

Inventory management systems

Financial analysis

Tools

CDK

Reynolds & Reynolds

DMS experience

Job description

Tom Wood Automotive in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced Parts Manager to lead the Parts Department, overseeing inventory, profitability, and team development. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service to internal and external customers.

The ideal candidate will have strong automotive parts knowledge, leadership experience, and a commitment to operational excellence with a track record of improving service levels and department metrics.