Corporate Parts Director presso Fields Auto Group

Fields Auto Group are seeking a positive team member to join our dynamic team to provide a luxury experience to both our internal and external customers!  Our goal is to provide the best customer experience and create life-long relationships. 

Being family owned and operated, our culture and standards that define our day-to-day beliefs encompass our Fields Five, Safety, Integrity, Courtesy, Presentation, Efficiency.  We have a common purpose to ensure transparency and a collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to express their ideas with a strong belief in promoting from within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee/ manage/ coach parts departments for all Fields dealerships.
• Work with management teams to help provide best in class experiences for customers and employees.
• Inventory Management
  • Help dealerships prep for inventories.
  • Audit and review inventory results, ensure inventory and accounting numbers are accurate. Investigate variances/discrepancies.
  • Work with parts managers to develop recommendations for write off/write down parts.
  • Review inventory $$ levels.
  • Review/ assist in minimizing obsolescence.
  • Monitor turn rates, make recommendations as needed.
  • Action plan and assist like branded dealers with aged parts between stores.
• Reporting
  • Review/audit parts Gross Profit percentages monthly and make recommendations/changes as needed.
  • Monitor/report/action plan OEM parts bonus programs.
  • Monitor aged SOP’s assist in action planning to correct.
  • SOP’s w/o appointment.
  • Review monthly parts recons and investigate/ correct variances.
  • Obsolescence.
  • Inventory values and identify good and bad trends.
  • Open counter tickets.
• Sales and Marketing
  • Assist in developing and implementing sales strategies.
  • Assist with parts and service marketing/promotions.
• Personnel
  • Assist GM’s with developing pay plans for parts personnel.
  • Assist in hiring/training/developing parts personnel.
• Strategic Planning
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve parts operations.
  • Facilitate growth.
  • Assist the company in achieving both short- and long-term goals.
  • Assist with department forecasts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in a managerial role within the automotive industry.
• Must have extensive experience with CDK
• Familiarity with inventory management software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to interpret and analyze sales and performance data.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of automotive parts and products, including both original equipment and aftermarket options

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Basic Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Personal Time Off, Paid Training, Employee vehicle purchase plans, Health and wellness, Discounts on products and services.