Parts Director: Lead Team, Grow Profit & Inventory

MileOne Autogroup; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with uncapped

Career advancement opportunities

Training and mentorship

Employee benefits program

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring is seeking a Parts Director to lead the parts department, build a high-performing team, and improve profitability. You will oversee inventory strategy, purchasing, and processes to ensure the right parts are available when needed, while delivering exceptional support to internal and wholesale customers.

You bring 7+ years in automotive parts management, experience with Reynolds and Reynolds or ADP/CDK, and a track record of leadership, strategic thinking, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Parts Management experience in an automotive parts department or a comparable role.
• Experience with Reynolds and Reynolds and/or ADP/CDK dealership management systems.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to train, motivate, and develop a team.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of inventory management, purchasing, pricing, and departmental profitability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with employees, customers, and leadership.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to calculate commissions, discounts, percentages, and other business figures.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to research issues, resolve problems, and think strategically.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance daily operational demands with long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop Your Team: Recruit, motivate, mentor, and train department employees to build a knowledgeable, productive, and customer-focused team.
• Drive Department Profitability: Develop and execute strategies to grow wholesale parts sales, increase revenue, and maximize gross profit.
• Optimize Inventory Performance: Establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels to improve inventory turns, control costs, and support service department needs.
• Manage Inventory and Obsolescence: Monitor inventory activity, minimize obsolete parts, and ensure compliance with manufacturer return programs.
• Strengthen Department Operations: Establish effective purchasing, pricing, merchandising, security, and inventory control procedures.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner closely with the Service Manager and other dealership leaders to improve workflow, support customer satisfaction, and achieve shared business objectives.
• Create a Culture of Accountability: Set clear expectations, monitor results, and continuously identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Mathematics

Inventory management

Strategic thinking

Tools

Reynolds and Reynolds

ADP/CDK

Job description

Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring is seeking a Parts Director to lead the parts department, build a high-performing team, and improve profitability. You will oversee inventory strategy, purchasing, and processes to ensure the right parts are available when needed, while delivering exceptional support to internal and wholesale customers.

You bring 7+ years in automotive parts management, experience with Reynolds and Reynolds or ADP/CDK, and a track record of leadership, strategic thinking, and