Summary:
The Parts Manager is responsible for running a profitable and efficient Parts department that meets strategic and operational goals and objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Branch Parts Department
- Ensures the strategic and operating goals and objectives of the Parts Department are met while meeting established profit targets
Duties:
- Prepares operating and capital budgets for the Parts department, reviews on a regular basis and takes corrective action as needed
- The Parts Manager develops and implements an effective sales and marketing plan which meets department sales and profit targets while supporting company goals and objectives
- Consistently performs external environmental scans of truck parts market and adjust sales and marketing strategy accordingly to meet target goals and objectives
- Manages and controls the parts inventory level, ensuring an adequate inventory and efficient use of warehouse space
- Reviews department expenditures for accuracy, reconciles with vendor statements and provides payment authority
- Develops and maintains knowledge base of the retail and wholesale truck parts market
- Establishes and fosters relationships with outside sales representatives, vendors and parts suppliers
- Promotes effective communication between department and all other Branch departments to best serve customers’ needs
- Reviews vendor products, determines which lines to carry and negotiates profit margin
- Analyzes sales territory and customer purchase trends to develop effective strategies to build parts route sales base and overall profitability
- Interviews and hires parts department personnel
- Monitors computer inventory system for high and low usage items to optimize warehouse parts storage
- Trains and appraises parts employees to ensure acceptable productivity and adherence to company goals and policies
- All other duties as assigned