Hybrid Corporate Parts Inventory Manager na null

Position Specifics:

Department: Parts

Reports to: General Manager

Supervises: None 

Job Status: Exempt

Purpose:

Manage all division parts inventories and is responsible for establishing and administering parts policies and procedures that are consistent across the division. Responsible for determining stocking levels, pricing, and mer­chandising assortments. Oversees the strategic parts operation plans for the division to maximize return on invest­ment through parts sales growth and effective management of inventories. 

Essential Functions:

• Manages inventory to achieve defined financial and performance goals
• Collaborates with Product Support Manager in setting objectives and ordering plans to support the marketing plan of the dealership
• Maximizes use of all appropriate order discount programs
• Maintains order cost and carrying charge calculations reflecting current market and economic conditions
• Utilizes the surplus return programs to effectively manage inventory and obsolescence
• Audits the performance of the department regarding inventory control on a monthly basis
• Works with the Product Support Manager to develop, maintain and manage the execution of the Parts Strategic Business Plan for the organization
• Monitors individual and overall Parts Department performance relative to parts sales, inventory   management and expense control in line with the organization’s objectives
• Develops, communicates, and monitors effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and   external customer satisfaction as well as Parts Department efficiencies
• Understands and ensures adherence to company and customer data policies
• Actively manage inventory cycle counts, investigate and approve any required adjustments and make any policy/procedure recommendations to correct future inventory corrections

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• 3-5 years’ experience in Parts Department operations 
• Solid analytical skills
• Proficiency in using standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office, internet functions, Deere systems and dealer business systems
• Extensive knowledge of parts inventory management principles
• Understanding of financial management as it relates to parts
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours and weekends on as needed basis
• Associates degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Familiar with John Deere, competitive and allied products

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.