Parts Manager

JPCERT/CC; Carroll (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rueter's in Carroll, IA is seeking a Parts Manager to oversee all personnel and responsibilities of the parts department, including sales, inventory, marketing, training, and achieving store goals set by the Store Manager.

You will manage inventory, forecast stock levels, coordinate marketing efforts, monitor monthly sales, and conduct annual physical inventory while leading and developing the parts team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a parts department or similar team.
• Ability to forecast stock levels and manage returns.
• Proven ability to develop goals for sales and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of inventory cost and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory forecasting and maintain stock levels.
• Develop yearly sales, revenue and efficiency goals.
• Collaborate with marketing on promotional activities to support sales.
• Monitor monthly parts sales reports and conduct annual inventory.
• Recruit, train and direct parts personnel with the Parts Division Manager.
• Lead meetings with management to review performance and issues.
• Ensure staff meet manufacturer criteria and schedule training as needed.
• Supervise showroom/inventory displays and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Budgeting / profit margin

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Job description

Job Summary

To oversee all personnel and responsibilities assigned to the parts department including sales, inventory, marketing, training and goals set forth by the Store Manager

• Manage inventory by forecasting/maintaining proper stock order levels and building returns
• Develop yearly goals for sales, revenue and efficiency
• Work with marketing to develop and implement a marketing plan focusing on specific parts promotional activities and advertising to support sales and goals
• Monitor and review monthly parts sales reports
• Conduct annual physical inventory
• Assist with counter sales when necessary
• Recruit, train, and provide direction to parts personnel to support parts sales growth and customer service requirements in coordination with Parts Division Manager
• Hold regular meetings with Parts Division Manager and Operations Manager to review sales, expectations and issues
• Constantly review your stores absorption rate, order efficiency, turn rate and first pass at counter reports
• Understand margin vs. profit in a competitive environment
• Maintain highest level of certification set forth by the manufacture. Address inefficiencies in a timely manner
• Make sure all parts counterpersons meet criteria set forth by the manufacturer and stay in good standing. Schedule training as necessary
• Oversee maintenance and design of showroom/inventory displays
• Monitor and control costs of usable items in the parts department (i.e. shelving, cleaning supplies, etc.)
• Perform semi annual reviews with parts personnel setting appropriate expectations and goals to improve sales and service
• Maintain professional appearance in all parts personnel uniforms, counter space, and overall cleanliness in parts department
• Inform sales and service about opportunities or concerns from customers
• Any other task assigned by the Store Manager

Description

Job Title: Parts Manager

Reports To: Store Manager

Job Summary

To oversee all personnel and responsibilities assigned to the parts department including sales, inventory, marketing, training and goals set forth by the Store Manager

Essential Duties

• Manage inventory by forecasting/maintaining proper stock order levels and building returns
• Develop yearly goals for sales, revenue and efficiency
• Work with marketing to develop and implement a marketing plan focusing on specific parts promotional activities and advertising to support sales and goals
• Monitor and review monthly parts sales reports
• Conduct annual physical inventory
• Assist with counter sales when necessary
• Recruit, train, and provide direction to parts personnel to support parts sales growth and customer service requirements in coordination with Parts Division Manager
• Hold regular meetings with Parts Division Manager and Operations Manager to review sales, expectations and issues
• Constantly review your stores absorption rate, order efficiency, turn rate and first pass at counter reportsUnderstand margin vs. profit in a competitive environment
• Maintain highest level of certification set forth by the manufacture. Address inefficiencies in a timely manner
• Make sure all parts counterpersons meet criteria set forth by the manufacturer and stay in good standing. Schedule training as necessary
• Schedule parts personnel for additional hours during peak seasons
• Oversee maintenance and design of showroom/inventory displays
• Monitor and control costs of usable items in the parts department (i.e. shelving, cleaning supplies, etc.)
• Perform semi annual reviews with parts personnel setting appropriate expectations and goals to improve sales and service
• Maintain professional appearance in all parts personnel uniforms, counter space, and overall cleanliness in parts department
• Inform sales and service about opportunities or concerns from customers
• Any other task assigned by the Store Manager

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies

• Leadership and development of assigned staff
• Proven knowledge of OEM and aftermarket parts suppliers
• Successfully manage Inventory, budget, and profit margin
• Team oriented with positive attitude and desire to provide excellent customer service
• Valid Driver's License

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly supervises all Parts Counter people employed by the store.

Work Environment

This job operates in primarily in an office and rare delivery to a field environment including exposure to varied weather conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some evenings and weekends as necessary.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401K with company match.
• Generous PTO
• Competitive Salary

Travel

Local day travel is an occasional part of this position.

EEO Statement

Rueter's is an equal opportunity employer. Rueter's provides equal opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military status, or other protected classifications.