Wholesale Parts Operations Lead

Patriot Motors; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Patriot Motors in Chicago seeks an experienced Parts & Wholesale Manager to oversee daily parts operations and grow our wholesale business. You will manage retail, wholesale and service support, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.

The role requires strong inventory control, vendor relations, and leadership to train and supervise staff while driving profitability across departments. A proven automotive parts background is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive parts operations and wholesale sales.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dealership.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily parts department operations across retail, wholesale and service support.
• Develop relationships with repair shops, fleet accounts, and wholesale customers.
• Identify wholesale opportunities and grow sales while maintaining profitability.
• Manage parts ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, returns and inventory accuracy.
• Monitor inventory, backorders and obsolete parts to control costs.
• Ensure accurate parts identification, estimates, invoicing, and timely orders.
• Coordinate wholesale deliveries and resolve order issues.
• Collaborate with service managers and dealership leadership to optimize operations.
• Train and supervise parts staff and monitor department performance.

Skills

Parts management

Wholesale sales

Inventory control

Customer service

Vendor relations

Tools

Dealership management system (DMS)

Electronic parts catalogs

Job description

Patriot Motors in Chicago seeks an experienced Parts & Wholesale Manager to oversee daily parts operations and grow our wholesale business. You will manage retail, wholesale and service support, ensuring accuracy and timely fulfillment.

The role requires strong inventory control, vendor relations, and leadership to train and supervise staff while driving profitability across departments. A proven automotive parts background is essential.