Parts Department Manager - Build & Optimize Inventory

Truck Country; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Truck Country is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to build and lead the Parts Department at our newest Milwaukee-area location. You will oversee daily operations, drive inventory control, and collaborate with Service and customers to ensure timely availability of parts.

The role emphasizes leadership, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and cross-department collaboration to support profitability and customer satisfaction at a growing dealership network.

Qualifications

• Previous parts management or related leadership experience.
• Experience supervising and developing employees.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, purchasing, and pricing.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound business decisions.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with Service and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop Parts Department employees.
• Oversee parts ordering, receiving, stocking, inventory, issuing, shipping, and delivery.
• Build efficient processes and workflows for the new location.
• Partner with Service to maintain inventory levels and support timely repairs.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate parts purchases for cost efficiency.
• Monitor pricing, margins, and department performance.
• Maintain inventory controls and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop and manage the Parts Department budget and sales goals.
• Interview, hire, train, and provide ongoing feedback to team members.
• Work directly with customers to address concerns and provide solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, quality, and service.
• Help establish a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Parts leadership

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Budgeting & forecasting

Customer service

Team supervision

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Truck Country is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to build and lead the Parts Department at our newest Milwaukee-area location. You will oversee daily operations, drive inventory control, and collaborate with Service and customers to ensure timely availability of parts.

The role emphasizes leadership, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and cross-department collaboration to support profitability and customer satisfaction at a growing dealership network.