Parts Department Lead - Profit & Inventory

Hawk Auto Group; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision

Life insurance

401k match

Paid Vacation

Paid Personal Days

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hawk Auto Group in Illinois seeks an Assistant Parts Manager to support the Parts Manager in running a profitable and efficient parts department. You will oversee purchasing, inventory control, staff scheduling, pricing, merchandising, and advertising to drive profitability.

The role emphasizes teamwork with service and other departments, staff training, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to dealership guidelines. Prior CDK or Ford Parts experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Five years of experience in an automotive parts department.
• Excellent communication and managerial skills.
• Some sales experience.
• CDK experience preferred.
• Ford Parts at Ford dealership a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department.
• Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments.
• Coordinate with Service Manager to ensure timely parts turnaround.
• Prepare and administer an annual parts department budget.
• Attend managers’ meetings.
• Comply with regulations affecting parts sales.

Skills

Communication

Management

Sales experience

Reading comprehension

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hawk Auto Group in Illinois seeks an Assistant Parts Manager to support the Parts Manager in running a profitable and efficient parts department. You will oversee purchasing, inventory control, staff scheduling, pricing, merchandising, and advertising to drive profitability.

The role emphasizes teamwork with service and other departments, staff training, and ensuring customer satisfaction while adhering to dealership guidelines. Prior CDK or Ford Parts experience is a plus.