Parts Manager
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Job Location:
La Grange, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Automotive Parts Manager
Alpha One Ford La Grange TX
About Alpha One Ford
Alpha One Ford is proud to serve the La Grange and Fayette County communities with a commitment to transparency speed and local values. As a key player in our fixed operations our Parts Department is the backbone of both our service center and our wholesale partnerships. We are looking for a strategic high-energy Parts Manager to lead our team optimize our inventory and drive departmental growth.
Alpha One Ford is seeking an experienced Automotive Parts Manager to oversee our entire parts operation. This is a leadership role designed for a professional who understands the balance between maintaining a high fill rate for our service technicians and maximizing retail and wholesale profitability.
You will be responsible for inventory control staff management and building strong relationships with our vendors and local wholesale accounts. If you are a process-driven leader who thrives on organization and clean inventory we want to hear from you.
Job Type
- Full-Time
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Rotating Saturdays (as needed for operational oversight)
- Standard Business Hours
Pay
Competitive Salary (based on candidates experience)
Work Requirements
- Proven Experience: Previous experience in Automotive Parts Management or as a Lead Counterperson ready for the next step.
- Tech Savvy: Proficiency with Dealership Management Systems (DMS) and Ford parts cataloging.
- Ability to commute to La Grange TX.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Control: Manage stock levels to ensure high shop productivity while minimizing obsolescence and overstock.
- Team Leadership: Recruit train and mentor parts counter staff and drivers to provide elite customer service.
- Wholesale Growth: Actively manage and grow our wholesale parts business within the La Grange area.
- Financial Management: Monitor departmental P&L manage core returns and ensure all parts claims are processed timely.
- Inter-departmental Unity: Work closely with the Service Manager to ensure a seamless workflow between parts and service.
Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of automotive parts terminology and Ford warranty procedures.
- Strong organizational skills with a focus on clean bin locations and accurate cycle counts.
- Excellent negotiation skills for vendor relations and wholesale accounts.
- Professional demeanor with a customer-first mindset.
- Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.
Why Join Alpha One Ford
- Growth Opportunity: Lead a department with significant potential for retail and wholesale expansion.
- Supportive Culture: Work for a dealership that values the Parts Department as a critical profit center.
- Community Values: Enjoy the stability and pace of a respected dealership in a great Texas community.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
- Vacation and sick time
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- Ongoing Ford factory training and certification support
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Alpha One Ford is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal state or local law.
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
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