Parts Manager

Socket.dev; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kayser Chrysler Center of Watertown is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead our Parts Department and own its performance. The role focuses on managing people, inventory, and wholesale growth while partnering with the Service Department to improve dealership results.

The ideal candidate will have automotive dealership parts operations knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to drive profitability and process discipline across parts and related functions.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive dealership Parts Manager experience preferred.
• Strong Parts Advisor or Assistant Parts Manager experience will be considered.
• CDJR/Stellantis experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of dealership parts operations.
• Experience managing inventory and controlling obsolescence.
• Experience developing wholesale business.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with Service, Sales and dealership management.
• Organized, accountable and detail-oriented.
• Ability to analyze departmental financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Parts Department.
• Hire, train, coach and hold Parts Department employees accountable.
• Manage parts inventory levels, ordering, stocking and returns.
• Control obsolescence and maintain strong inventory turn.
• Monitor parts gross profit and departmental expenses.
• Develop and grow our wholesale parts business.
• Build strong relationships with wholesale customers and local repair facilities.
• Work closely with the Service Manager, Service Advisors and Technicians to ensure parts are available when needed.
• Maintain strong processes for special orders, cores, returns and warranty parts.
• Monitor and improve department performance through measurable goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely parts invoicing and accounting.
• Maintain a clean, organized and professional Parts Department.
• Provide excellent service to our internal and external customers.
• Utilize DealerCONNECT and other dealership systems effectively.
• Ensure compliance with Stellantis and dealership policies.

Job description

Parts Manager

Kayser Chrysler Center of Watertown is looking for an experienced Parts Manager to lead our Parts Department.

This is an opportunity for someone who knows dealership parts operations and wants to take ownership of the department. We are looking for a leader who can manage people, control inventory, grow wholesale business, and work closely with our Service Department to improve overall dealership performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Parts Department


• Hire, train, coach and hold Parts Department employees accountable


• Manage parts inventory levels, ordering, stocking and returns


• Control obsolescence and maintain strong inventory turn


• Monitor parts gross profit and departmental expenses


• Develop and grow our wholesale parts business


• Build strong relationships with wholesale customers and local repair facilities


• Work closely with the Service Manager, Service Advisors and Technicians to ensure parts are available when needed


• Maintain strong processes for special orders, cores, returns and warranty parts


• Monitor and improve department performance through measurable goals


• Ensure accurate and timely parts invoicing and accounting


• Maintain a clean, organized and professional Parts Department


• Provide excellent service to our internal and external customers


• Utilize DealerCONNECT and other dealership systems effectively


• Ensure compliance with Stellantis and dealership policies

What We're Looking For

• Previous automotive dealership Parts Manager experience preferred


• Strong Parts Advisor or Assistant Parts Manager experience will be considered


• CDJR/Stellantis experience is a plus, but not required


• Strong knowledge of dealership parts operations


• Experience managing inventory and controlling obsolescence


• Experience developing wholesale business


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Comfortable working with Service, Sales and dealership management


• Organized, accountable and detail-oriented


• Ability to analyze departmental financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement


• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience


• Performance-based earning opportunity


• Health, dental and vision insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• Paid time off and holidaysEmployee vehicle purchase and service benefits


• A professional dealership environment


• Opportunity to make a real impact on the performance of the department

The Right Person

We are not looking for someone who simply keeps the Parts Department running.

We are looking for a leader who wants to improve it.

The right person will take ownership of inventory, gross profit, wholesale growth, processes and people. They will work directly with dealership management and our Service Department to make the entire operation better.

If you are an experienced Parts Manager who is ready for an opportunity to make a difference, we would like to meet you.