What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Assistant Parts Manager position at McGee Ford Montpelier, VT?
Automotive Assistant Parts Manager
At McGee Ford of Montpelier, we value our employees and strive to create a dynamic work environment that fosters mutual respect, integrity, transparency, and professionalism.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with Parts Management: Help manage inventory, order parts, and track shipments to ensure availability for repairs and service needs.
- Customer Service: Provide excellent service to customers by answering inquiries, fulfilling parts requests, and assisting service technicians with part identification and selection.
- Stocking & Inventory: Oversee the stocking of parts and ensure proper inventory management. Assist with periodic stock checks and update records to reflect accurate inventory levels.
- Supervising Staff: Help supervise the parts team, ensuring high productivity and accuracy in fulfilling orders and assisting with department tasks.
- Vendor Relations: Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers, track orders, and help negotiate pricing when needed.
- Sales Support: Assist in achieving parts sales targets by supporting marketing and promotional initiatives.
- Order Processing: Process customer orders, returns, and exchanges efficiently and accurately.
- Parts Delivery Coordination: Coordinate the timely delivery of parts to service technicians, ensuring all work orders are completed in a timely manner.
- Reports & Documentation: Prepare reports on parts sales, inventory levels, and other department-related metrics. Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
- Maintaining Cleanliness & Safety: Ensure that the parts department is well-organized, clean, and adheres to safety protocols.
Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in an automotive parts department, or related field. Supervisory or assistant manager experience is a plus.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of automotive parts and vehicle systems. Familiarity with parts ordering systems and software is preferred.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage inventory and order processing systems.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Medical and Dental Benefits
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Direct deposit
- Online benefits portal
- Schedules that respect your work/life balance
- Employee service discount
- VIP concierge benefit
- Disability, Life, and Accident Insurance
- Competitive Pay
- Opportunity for career development
- Paid training
- Medical/Dependent Flexible Spending Account
- Access to your pay via mobile app
- Regular performance feedback and formal review
