Position Summary

The Body Shop Parts Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the repair process is completed correctly and in a timely manner. Parts Managers orders, receives, processes and monitors parts throughout the repair process. This position will work closely with Collision Manager, Estimator, and Body Technicians serving as the single point of contact for parts related issues within the shop. This position requires strong attention to detail, organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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  Manage and complete all parts ordering: Quickly and accurately order parts based on initial estimates and supplements; Communicate with parts vendors to order parts as needed; Partner with Repair Planners to ensure parts accuracy
• Monitor deliveries: Regularly track parts status and communicate with vendor on parts status as needed; Update Repair Planner accordingly
• Receive and check in parts: Receive and mirror match delivered parts to repair orders and ensure all parts are placed and accounted for on the parts cart
• Inspect delivered parts for quality: Inspect parts for damage upon delivery within two hours of expected drop off
• Return incorrect parts: Return incorrect parts immediately to the vendor
• Drive parts related KPIs: Monitor parts margin, pending credits, shop consumables inventory and material spend; Communicate to General Manager as needed to discuss optimization
• Coordinate parts invoicing: Ensure parts invoices are posted daily in Service King's estimating platform – make corrections as necessary
• Support Body Technicians with parts knowledge: Supply reference materials to Technicians to ensure proper parts usage as needed; Keep up on laws and regulations of parts installation
• Lead Parts Team (if applicable): Serve as a mentor and direct the activities of the Parts Assistant
• Additional responsibilities as assigned
  

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• One year of supervisory experience
• Experience in an automotive parts department
• Excellent communication and managerial skills
• High school diploma or the equivalent

Working Environment & Physical Demands

Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 25 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to handle working long hours and some weekends.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently uses arms to reach, hand and fingers to perform various duties. The employee is occasionally required to sit, walk and drive.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN & passing drug test at a certified testing facility). Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.