Hybrid Automotive Parts Director at Space City Toyota

Description

Space City Toyota

Parts Director

Why Space City Toyota?

At Space City Toyota we believe that people make the difference, our people are our most valuable asset. When you join us, you become part of a community committed to excellence. Enjoy the benefits of working with a respected brand, excellent compensation, and a company that invests in your professional development. We are dedicated to maintaining a culture where our employees thrive, and we are looking for an experienced Automotive Parts Director to help lead our parts department into its next phase of success.

Position Overview

As the Automotive Parts Director, you will take a leadership role in managing and optimizing the parts department at Space City Toyota. With a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Parts Director in a high-volume automotive dealership, you’ll be responsible for driving operational efficiency, inventory management, and team performance. Your leadership will directly impact our profitability and service levels, ensuring we remain a top choice for Toyota owners in the Humble area. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Develop: Supervise, train, and motivate the parts team to achieve  company goals and maintain exceptional performance standards
• Optimize Inventory: Ensure parts inventory turns at agreed-upon intervals,  minimizing waste and obsolescence while meeting demand
• Analyze Performance: Use data to analyze sales, expenses, and inventory  trends, ensuring the department meets or exceeds profit targets
• Collaborate  with Service: Work closely with the Service Director to ensure timely  availability of parts for internal service jobs and proper reconciliation  of work in process at the end of each month
• Special Orders Management: Enforce company policy for special orders, maintain an accurate tracking system, and ensure special order performance is above company guidelines.
• Implement Systems & Procedures: Lead the implementation of new policies, procedures, and systems to improve department operations and enhance  customer service.
• Provide Technical Support: Offer guidance and technical assistance to parts department employees on complex issues
• Oversee Sales Operations: Manage parts sales, including counter and wholesale operations, to ensure consistent revenue generation
• Maintain Reports: Ensure timely and accurate daily reporting, including key  performance indicators and inventory metrics

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in automotive parts management with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
• Strong  leadership and people management skills, with a proven ability to motivate teams and manage processes effectively
• Deep understanding of parts operations and inventory management in a high-volume dealership setting
• Provide administrative and organizational support to the wholesale department.
• Use  specialized systems such as Collision Link, Repair Link, OPS, Trax, PSX  and Parts Trader.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Reynolds & Reynolds experience is a plus
• Toyota experience is a plus
• Exceptional  organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to multi-task in a  fast-paced environment
• Excellent  communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working  cross-departmentally

Please submit your resume for consideration. $150,000 – $300,000 annually (commensurate with experience)