Parts Manager - Bell Ford
Parts Manager - Bell Ford
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Job Description
Location: North Phoenix AZ Bell Ford
Position: Automotive Parts Manager
Company: Bell Ford Part of The Berge Group
Job Type: Full-Time
Join Our Team at Bell Ford North Phoenixs Premier Ford Dealership!
We are looking for adedicated and experienced Auto Parts Managerto lead our parts department atBell Ford. This is a great opportunity to joinThe Berge Group a trusted name in the automotive industry and build a long-term career with advancement opportunities.
Position Overview
TheAuto Parts Managerat Bell Ford is responsible for maximizing profitability on dealership capital invested in the parts inventory. This role ensures operational excellence through effective purchasing inventory control pricing staff management merchandising and advertising. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership to drive results across all parts operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
- Hires trains motivates counsels and monitors the performance of all Parts Department staff.
- Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the parts department.
- Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department body shop wholesale accounts and the do-it-yourself public.
- Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate enough gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty.
- Establishes individual parts inventory levels and balances them for maximum turnover.
- Ensures that parts inventory turns (established #) times per year.
- Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence.
- Ensures that all parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory.
- Supervises stock order procedures.
- Sets and enforces a policy on the special ordering of parts. Ensures that stock orders represent at least (established %) percent of all orders.
- Analyzes sales expenses and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals.
- Develops and administers an aggressive wholesale parts program to produce profit.
- Ensures that the same high-quality level of service provided to outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers.
- Works with the service manager and body shop manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs.
- Attends managers meetings.
- Holds weekly department meetings.
- Analyzes departmental operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum effectiveness.
- Provides technical assistance to parts department employees.
- Monitors parts department employees payroll records.
- Coordinates a prompt efficient and timely flow of paperwork.
- Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing.
- Monitors daily reports such as DOE DOC and sales productivity.
- Develops and utilizes a lost sales tracking report.
- Directs outside parts and counter sales efforts including a telemarketing program to keep in contact with customers.
- Develops sales promotions.
- Takes advantage of all manufacturers inventory co-op advertising.
- Develops enforces and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
- Handles customer complaints immediately and according to the dealerships guidelines.
- Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made.
- Assists in the collection of past-due accounts.
- Supervises custodians to ensure that work area is kept clean.
- Enforces safety requirements including but not limited to forklift training and operation processing of MSDS sheets on all products carried and OSHA Right-to-Know.
- Understands keeps abreast of and complies with federal state and local regulations that may affect parts sales.
- Maintains professional appearance.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Were Looking For
- Proven experience in automotive parts management
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
- Deep understanding of dealership operations and inventory control
- Ability to analyze data forecast needs and control budgets
- A customer-first attitude and problem-solving mindset
What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts & Wellness Programs
- 401(K) with Company Match
Pre-Hire Requirements
- Valid AZ Drivers License with an acceptable driving record
- Must pass a background check and drug screening
Why Bell Ford
At Bell Ford we take pride in our reputation for customer satisfaction and service excellence. Were more than just a dealershipwere a team that values commitment growth and professionalism.
If youre ready to lead a thriving parts department and contribute to a successful teamapply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bell Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability marital or veteran status sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
