Parts Manager - Slate Professional Resources, Inc.

Job Title: Automotive Parts Manager

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Relocation Required
Salary: $72,000 - $96,000 per year (Base salary + performance bonus)

Job Highlights:

• Competitive pay structure with a base salary of $72,000 and potential for up to $96,000 annually through performance bonuses.
• Full-time, 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Exciting opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic automotive parts management role with a focus on inventory control, sales, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of Excel and other applicable software.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BSc) from a four-year college or university.
• 7–10+ years of experience in automotive parts management or a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Proven track record of managing complex sales relationships in a technical environment.
• Excellent conflict resolution and collaboration skills, with the ability to pivot and solve problems quickly.
• Skilled at gathering and analyzing information efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory & Operations Management: Oversee the parts inventory, ensuring appropriate stock levels, proper pricing, and maximum turnover. Manage purchasing procedures, inventory control, and security to meet customer requirements.
• Team Leadership & Staff Management: Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of parts department staff. Foster a high-performance culture and ensure all team members are aligned with departmental objectives.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Forecast departmental goals and objectives, and prepare/administer the annual operating budget for the parts department.
• Customer Satisfaction & Sales Development: Develop and implement customer loyalty strategies, pricing strategies for different customer categories, and sales promotions. Monitor and analyze monthly sales, expenses, and inventory to maintain profit goals.
• Operational Efficiency: Monitor inventory levels to minimize obsolescence, supervise stock ordering, and ensure proper tagging and counting of parts. Ensure a smooth flow of paperwork and shipping/receiving operations.
• Quality Control: Ensure all parts are of high quality and meet customer satisfaction standards. Resolve customer complaints promptly and in alignment with company guidelines.
• Compliance & Safety: Enforce safety requirements, including forklift training, processing of MSDS sheets, and OSHA compliance. Stay updated on federal, state, and local regulations that may impact parts sales.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor guidelines for customer relationships, including an online sales program.
• Analyze and adjust departmental operations and storage layout for maximum efficiency.
• Assist with collections of past-due accounts and ensure accurate accounting for all purchases.
• Oversee the wholesale parts program to ensure profitability.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and performance bonuses.
• Full-time, stable working hours (Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts).
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced automotive environment.