Collision Parts Manager - Lead Parts Ops & Vendor Relations

Diehl Automotive Group; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and PTO

Employee vehicle purchase and service"

Professional training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Diehl Collision of Washington is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead parts operations at our collision repair facility in Washington, PA. You will manage ordering, receiving, organizing, and distributing parts across OEM, aftermarket, recycled, and specialty sources, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes organization, problem-solving, and collaboration with estimators, technicians, insurers, and management to improve cycle time and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience as Automotive Parts Manager is highly relevant.
• Strong knowledge of OEM, aftermarket, and recycled parts.
• Excellent inventory management and vendor coordination abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily collision center parts operations
• Order automotive collision and replacement parts
• Source OEM, aftermarket, recycled, and specialty parts as required
• Verify part numbers, pricing, availability, and estimated delivery dates
• Receive, inspect, label, organize, and distribute incoming parts
• Inspect parts for accuracy and damage before repairs begin
• Coordinate parts orders with collision repair estimates and supplements
• Track backordered and delayed parts
• Follow up with vendors to prevent unnecessary repair delays
• Process incorrect, damaged, and unused parts returns
• Maintain accurate parts records and documentation
• Monitor credits and outstanding returns
• Work closely with Collision Estimators to ensure parts match repair plans
• Coordinate with body technicians, painters, and production management
• Maintain organized staging areas for parts assigned to individual repair orders
• Assist with inventory management and loss prevention
• Develop and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships
• Help control parts costs and improve department profitability
• Monitor parts-related key performance indicators
• Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized parts department

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor relationships

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Vendor negotiation

Communication skills

Estimating software familiarity

Tools

CCC ONE

Job description

Diehl Collision of Washington is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead parts operations at our collision repair facility in Washington, PA. You will manage ordering, receiving, organizing, and distributing parts across OEM, aftermarket, recycled, and specialty sources, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

The role emphasizes organization, problem-solving, and collaboration with estimators, technicians, insurers, and management to improve cycle time and profitability.