Parts Manager

Ready to take the lead and make an impact?

This is an opportunity for someone who understands dealership parts operations, knows how to build a productive team, and takes pride in keeping a department organized, profitable, and guest-focused.

We're looking for a leader who can balance daily operations with long-term department growth while building strong relationships with technicians, service advisors, vendors, and customers.

• Lead, coach, and develop the parts department team.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance goals.
• Create a positive, team-oriented environment focused on customer service and efficiency.
• Support training and development to help team members grow.

• Oversee all daily parts department operations.
• Manage inventory levels, purchasing, stocking, and parts returns.
• Ensure accurate receiving, pricing, invoicing, and inventory control.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing obsolescence and unnecessary expenses.
• Ensure parts are available to support service, wholesale, and retail customers.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor and manufacturer relationships.

• Monitor department profitability, gross profit, expenses, and inventory performance.
• Develop and manage department budgets.
• Review key performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure department processes are followed.

• Partner closely with Service Management to ensure technicians have the parts needed to complete repairs efficiently.
• Support internal and external customers with timely and accurate parts fulfillment.
• Resolve parts availability, pricing, and customer service concerns.
• Identify opportunities to grow wholesale and retail parts sales.

• Previous automotive dealership parts management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts operations, inventory management, and purchasing.
• Leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of department financials, gross profit, and inventory management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dealership environment.
• Experience with Toyota parts operations and dealership systems is a plus.

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to lead and grow an established dealership department.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits.
• A team environment where leadership, accountability, and results matter.

We aren't just looking for someone to manage inventory. We're looking for a leader who takes ownership, develops people, builds relationships, and understands how a strong Parts Department contributes to the success of the entire dealership.

Kocourek Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kocourek Automotivedoes not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.