Spare Parts Manager

The Parts Manger:

• Monitors the parts inventory and anticipates parts needs in light of future promotions, new model years, trends, and suggested stock orders.
• Is responsible for the security of inventory and for analyzing the quality of parts.
• Works with retail and wholesale customers in considering credit applications, handling complaints, and negotiating prices to ensure customer enthusiasm.
• Is responsible for profit management in the Parts Department and must examine department financial statements, including expenses and revenue, to ensure the department’s profitability.
• In cooperation with the dealership’s leadership, must review the previous month’s sales/profit performance to determine where improvements can be made.
• Must time inventory purchases to coincide with sales and special initiatives in order to take advantage of savings.
• He is responsible for training and leading the Parts Department team and for reviewing team performance on a regular basis, according to dealership policy.