Assistant Parts Manager Position Available In Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Assistant Parts Manager 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Hazleton, PA 18202 With an exceptional legacy passed on from its predecessors spanning all the way back to 1933, the LeadCar Toyota Hazleton team brings a proven track record combined with an unmatched reputation for quality in the Hazleton and Wilkes Barre, PA area and greater central Pennsylvania market area. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we are looking for an Assistant Parts Manager to lead our team. Apply today! To learn more about our company, please visit www.leadcar.com. What We Offer –

Benefits:

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplemental Benefit Insurance, including Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance and more! 401(K) Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Discounts Employee Referral Program Continued training through the Company and our manufacturer

Job Summary:

The Assistant Parts Manager strives to return a satisfactory profit on dealer capital invest in parts inventory. Accomplishes objectives through using proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, pricing, and merchandising. Assists Parts Manager to ensure department maintains cohesive relations with other departments in the dealership and provides exceptional customer service to all retail, internal, and wholesale customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for assisting the Parts Manager with the below tasks: Forecasting goals and objectives for the department with an action plan to meet them. Hiring, training, and performance management of department staff. Directs and schedules activities of all parts department staff members. Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with manufacturer requirements and that of service, body shop, sales, and retail. Establishes individual parts inventory levels based on historical sales and future projected demand to ensure maximum turnover. Completes stock order and follows procedures as outlined by the manufacturer. Monitors “special order parts” and ensures nothing is over 60 days in stock. Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence to less than 5% of in-stock parts and accessories over 360 days. Coordinates inventory return program with the manufacturer to maximize return of obsolete parts. Ensures all defective parts from warranty repairs are properly tagged and controlled so dealership receives full credit from the manufacturer. Analyzes sales, cost of goods sold, departmental expenses, and inventory to maintain departmental profit goals. Develops and utilizes a lost sales tracking report. Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing. Monitors daily invoices from all suppliers to ensure parts are accounted for properly and received before payment is made. Manages dealership “vehicle accessory platform” with current availability and pricing. Ensures all internal requests for parts are billed on repair order or to vehicle stock number. Assists with daily parts order including check in and posting of inventory to accounting system. Locates out-of-stock parts from outside sources and submits emergency orders as needed when authorized by Parts or Service Manager. Performs follow-up on back-order parts and explores other options for acquisition. Replenishes inventory when daily stock order arrives. Verifies will-call and back-order files weekly and returns to vendors, or stocks those items not picked up or no longer required. Issues credit for parts returned, ensuring that the original invoice/purchase can be verified along with pricing. Completes perpetual inventory when requested by management.

Qualifications/Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Previous management experience preferred. Minimum 2+ years in a customer service/parts administrative role. 3+ years automotive industry experience preferred. Strong computer aptitude, specifically with dealership management systems, manufacturer computer systems, and excel are required. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must utilize effective time management skills and demonstrate the ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at one time. Must have the ability to establish productive and cooperative relationships with all retail customers and dealership employees. Problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Ability to multi-task and take initiative. Must possess the ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Travel for meetings and training will be required at times. We are an equal opportunity employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation/modification for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources by calling 608-824-1300 or by emailing hr@leadcar.com .