Parts Manager

Rick Hendrick Buick GMC (Duluth)Location: 3244 Commerce Ave, Duluth, Georgia 30096Summary: The Parts Manager is responsible for overseeing operations of the parts department and supervising parts department employees. The Parts Manager is responsible for inventory control, employee supervision, department profitability and customer satisfaction.Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has direct supervisory responsibilities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:Maintains proper inventory level.Orders parts.Supervises parts department staff.Oversees pricing of parts.Works with upper management and Human Resources to make parts department hiring and discipline decisions.Works with direct supervisor to ensure department profitability.Oversees recordkeeping and paperwork.Oversees merchandising and displays.Maintains good working relationship with factory(s).Performs or oversees annual physical inventory.Attends weekly manager meetings.Maintains effective employee relations.Maintains CSI at or above Company standardsMaintains an organized, clean and safe work areaParticipates in required trainingRecords all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.Demonstrates the Company’s Core ValuesComplies with Company policies and proceduresObserves all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.Other duties as assignedQualifications: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 medical conditions to perform the essential functions.Desired Education:o GEDo High School Diplomao Associate Degree√ Bachelor Degreeo Master Degreeo Doctorate DegreeField of Study/Work Experience:o Accounting√ Automotiveo Businesso Human Resourceso Information TechnologyDesired Work Experience:o up to 3 yearso 3-5 years√ 5+ yearsEducation/Experience:Management or supervisory experience desired. Strong interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of automotive systems. Thorough knowledge of automotive parts. Ability to deal effectively with customers and dealership personnel.Certificates and Licenses:√ Valid Driver’s Licenseo Automobile Salesperson LicenseComputer Skills:Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products. Ability to learn parts department computer inventory and ordering system.Communication Skills:Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.Attendance Expectations:The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.Environment Demands:Duties are performed primarily in the parts department, but Parts Manager may be required to transport parts to the service department, body shop, or outside of the dealership. Work includes moving throughout the parts department and the service areas of the dealership and frequent moving and shelving of parts. Parts Manager interacts with customers, parts department staff, and service department staff. Verbal and Writing Ability:Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.Math Ability:Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.Core Values:To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:Servant LeadershipServant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.Teamwork through Trust & RespectDiversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.IntegrityBeing honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.Commitment to Customer EnthusiasmEvery day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.Passion for WinningHendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.Accountability at All LevelsTaking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.Commitment to Continuous ImprovementEvery day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.