PARTS MANAGER

Socket.dev; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career advancement

Hybrid work environment

Family-owned legacy

Job summary

Sames Auto Group is seeking a Parts Department Supervisor to oversee the parts operation, manage staff, and drive sales and inventory controls in a dealership setting.

The role requires experience in parts management, strong knowledge of inventory and purchasing systems, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for career advancement within a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in Parts Department management or as a Parts Assistant Manager with supervisory responsibilities.
• Thorough knowledge of parts cost estimating, inventory control, and dealership purchasing/ordering systems.
• Understanding of dealership policies, procedures, and products.
• Forecasting and budgeting experience; planning and administration abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing customer and employee requirements under deadlines.
• Strong customer relations, polite and team-oriented demeanor.
• Proficiency with computer-based dealership systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish, including reading and writing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage Parts Department according to dealership guidelines and policies.
• Promote department profits through parts and accessories sales using advertising and merchandising programs.
• Establish and maintain inventory control system and related reports (turnover, obsolescence, etc.).
• Establish purchase ordering policy and manage the order system and inventory figures.
• Maintain warranty scrap and core handling procedures and related documentation.
• Train and motivate department personnel; select key staff.
• Maintain safe, clean, and efficient work environment; ensure shipping/receiving policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Customer relations

English and Spanish bilingual

Cost estimating

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Purchase ordering system

Automotive computer systems

Job description

Description

Why Join Sames Auto Group?

? Competitive Compensation

? Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

? 401(k) with Company Match

? Paid Time Off

? Career Advancement Opportunities

? Hybrid Work Environment

? Creative Freedom & Professional Growth

? Join a family-owned company with more than 115 years of excellence and innovation

Supervise and manage Parts Department in accordance with dealership’s guidelines and policies.

Promote profit of Parts Department through sales of parts and accessories by using advertising and merchandising programs.

Establish and maintain customer relations policy; wholesale customer follow-up, material return policy complaint handling, etc.

Select and train key personnel.

Establish and maintain practices designed to train, develop and motivate department personnel.

Establish and maintain an inventory control system.

Use inventory control system processing procedures and management reports that permit prompt, complete, accurate feedback of inventory condition (turnover, true turnover, gross turnover, obsolescence, part aging guide quantities, lost sales, etc.)

Establish and maintain purchase ordering policy; purchase order system, inventory guide figures, order code status, etc.

Establish and maintain warranty scrap and core handling procedures, including; location of, documentation of, material returns, designated personnel, etc.

Establish and maintain inventory storage system, including equipment bin locations, bin numbering/tagging, etc.

Maintain dealership equipment in effective working condition.

Establish equipment maintenance schedules. Advise upper management on needed equipment for the department.

Establish and maintain shipping and receiving policies and procedures, including Wholesale routes, delivery timetables, check-in and inspection.

Establish and maintain housekeeping/safety/security standards and procedures that produce a safe, attractive and clean working environment.

Maintain liaison with high volume customers to support customer satisfaction and encourage referrals.

Resolve customer problems and complaints immediately.

Attend managers meetings, as scheduled

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years prior experience preferred as a Parts Manager or Parts Assistant Manager with supervisory capabilities is preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of vehicle parts cost estimating, inventory control, and the purchasing/ordering system of the dealership.
• Thorough knowledge of the dealership’s policies, procedures, and products.
• Forecasting and budgeting experience; planning and administrating ability.
• Ability to identify, comprehend and act on changing customer and employee requirements; must
• Be able to work well under the pressure of deadlines.
• Possess good customer relations abilities, polite and courteous manner, cooperative attitude, team-oriented.
• Computer usage skills; familiarity with automotive computer systems.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Ability to communicate and understand English and Spanish; including reading and writing.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license, ability to drive a variety of vehicle types, insurable.