Parts Manager

Kayser Ford Lincoln; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Vehicle purchase program

Professional environment

Job summary

Kayser Chrysler Center of Watertown is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead our Parts Department and take ownership of operations. The role focuses on managing people, controlling inventory, growing the wholesale business, and collaborating with the Service Department to improve overall dealership performance.

You will hire, train, coach, and hold staff accountable while maintaining strong relationships with wholesale customers and local facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a dealership Parts Department is preferred.
• Ability to control inventory levels and obsolescence.
• Strong communication with Service, Sales and management is essential.
• Valid driver's license and clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the Parts Department.
• Hire, train and coach staff and hold team accountable.
• Manage inventory levels, ordering, stocking and returns.
• Develop wholesale parts business and grow relationships with wholesale customers.
• Collaborate with Service to ensure parts are available when needed.
• Monitor department performance and profitability against goals.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and maintain a professional department.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Wholesale Growth

Communication

Job description

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 holidays
• Employee 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.