Parts Manager

VANGUARD TRUCK CENTERS LLC; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Truck Centers LLC in La Vergne, TN is seeking a Parts Manager to oversee staffing and inventory, maintain strong dealer relationships, and manage invoicing and cash controls. The role supports leadership through budget reporting and timely reconciliations, ensuring smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate brings extensive dealership experience, strong organizational skills, and a focus on accuracy in financials and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Parts Manager in a dealership setting.
• 4–10 years related experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to oversee staffing and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing levels to match business and growth requirements
• Sustain favorable Customer/ Dealership relations, hosting customer visits when needed
• Manage Parts invoicing, Accounts Receivable controls, and cash on hand with daily reconciliation and deposits
• Ability to fill in and perform the duties of a Service Advisor and/or Parts Counter Personnel as needed
• Monthly reviews with General Manager, reporting on key measurables, issues, and concerns
• Plan, manage, and report on the budget and any discrepancies.

Skills

Staffing management

Customer relations

Inventory control

Budgeting

Education

4–10 years experience in Parts Manager role

Job description

Job Location: La Vergne - La Vergne, TN 37086, Mission: To lead the industry in consistently meeting or exceeding our customer's expectations in the pursuit of profitable growth.

Values:

• To protect our integrity first
• To promote ingenuity and challenge everything
• To develop people
• To pursue excellence

The Company:

Our strength is in our people and team work.

Vanguard Truck Centers owns and operates full service commercial truck centers in the United States. Our unique footprint allows us to provide a diverse range of products and services across many industries, and across the country.

SUMMARY

Maintains adequate parts inventory while minimizing obsolescence; maintaining proper reporting and financial controls; and ensuring adherence to all practices and policies required to meet these objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee staffing levels to match business and growth requirements
• Sustain favorable Customer/ Dealership relations, hosting customer visits when needed
• Manage Parts invoicing, Accounts Receivable controls, and cash on hand with daily reconciliation and deposits
• Ability to fill in and perform the duties of a Service Advisor and/or Parts Counter Personnel as needed
• Monthly reviews with General Manager, reporting on key measurables, issues, and concerns
• Manage Parts Inventory, Obsolescence, and stocking levels
• Execute, track, and maintain employee training, attendance, and discipline
• Ensure proper information flow to accounting
• Frequent evaluation of facilities, grounds, and general operations then reporting any issues to General Manager in a timely manner
• Attends managers meetings as requested.
• Plan, manage, and report on the budget and any discrepancies.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Parts Manager role in a dealership environment.

Vanguard Truck Centers afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment and will prohibit discrimination because of race, color, sex, religion, nation of origin, age, handicap or veteran status.