Assistant Parts Manager
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Posted on:
11 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
BMW Toronto is currently seeking a qualified Assistant Parts Manager. This candidate will be responsible for directing the daily duties of a large parts department Acts as the Parts Manager in their absence and aids the Parts Manager in ensuring the Parts department achieves their goals and objectives.
Responsibilities Include:
Maintain and oversee the inventory control system by ensuring counter staff accurately complete repair orders wholesale invoices and counter tickets.
Support wholesale operations by assisting with order accuracy fulfillment and delivery coordination.
Actively pursue and develop new wholesale business through relationship-building with local repair facilities body shops and independent service centres.
Identify opportunities to grow wholesale sales by promoting OEM parts availability competitive programs and reliable service levels.
Monitor inventory levels and report to the Parts Manager when individual part numbers require addition adjustment or phase-in to support retail service and wholesale demand.
Assist counterpersons in locating correct part numbers super-sessions and pricing in the catalog; use these interactions as training opportunities.
Approve and audit all parts returns (retail wholesale and internal) to ensure compliance with dealership and manufacturer return policies.
Build and maintain positive relationships with wholesale customers by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Track and maintain records of customer and interdepartmental complaints (including wholesale) to identify trends and prevent recurrence.
Formulate and execute operational improvement plans with the approval of the Parts Manager.
Assist the Parts Manager in maintaining performance records and supporting coaching or evaluation sessions for parts staff as directed.
Control excessive use of shop and office supplies by department employees.
Supervise housekeeping in the Parts Department to ensure a clean organized and professional environment for customers and staff.
Protect dealership tools and equipment from misuse and ensure proper maintenance; recommend changes or improvements to the Parts Manager.
Maintain records and reporting as directed by the Parts Manager.
Participate with management in resolving customer wholesale and interdepartmental concerns by identifying root causes and preventing recurrence.
Direct and participate in maintaining an accurate perpetual inventory.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations fire and accident prevention requirements and inventory security procedures.
Actively participate as a member of the Health and Safety Committee.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills with customers wholesale accounts technicians and dealership staff.
A qualified candidate for this position must have:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a parts department in an automotive dealership
- Post-secondary diploma/degree or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of parts inventory and business management
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team and drive results
- Must be able to lift move (50 lbs)
- Computer skills including Reynolds & Reynolds Excel Word Outlook
- Excellent customer service skills
- Valid G Class Driver license with a clean drivers abstract
- Flexibility to work evenings weekends
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including: health dental
- Positive team atmosphere
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Inventory Control
- Forklift
- Customer Service
- Algebra
- Computer Skills
- Dealership Experience
- GM Vehicles
- Management Experience
- Agriculture
- Geometry
- P&L Management
About Company
BMW Toronto has immediate openings for a full time Service Porter. We are looking for highly motivated and energetic individuals to work within our service depa...
