Overview
Automotive Parts Manager Jobs in Chamblee, GA at Jim Ellis Automotive Group
Title: Automotive Parts Manager
Company: Jim Ellis Automotive Group
Location: Chamblee, GA
Company Description
Jim Ellis Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated business that has proudly served the metro Atlanta area for over 55 years. Since opening its first dealership in 1971, the group has focused on transforming the car-buying experience by treating every customer like family. This commitment to exceptional service has earned Jim Ellis Automotive Group the Consumer Choice Award for business excellence for 23 consecutive years. Today, the organization represents 21 automotive brands across 22 dealerships and additional service centers throughout the Atlanta metro area. As the company continues to grow, it remains committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences while fostering a collaborative and rewarding workplace for its employees.
Role Description
The Automotive Parts Manager is a full-time, on-site position based in Chamblee, GA. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the dealership's Parts Department, including inventory management, purchasing, receiving, pricing, and distribution of OEM parts and accessories. The Parts Manager works closely with the Service Department, technicians, advisors, vendors, and wholesale customers to ensure parts are available efficiently while maximizing departmental profitability and customer satisfaction.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the parts team
- Maintaining accurate inventory levels
- Monitoring key performance metrics
- Minimizing obsolete inventory
- Utilizing the CDK Dealer Management System to manage department operations, and ensuring compliance with dealership and manufacturer standards
- The Parts Manager is expected to drive operational excellence while delivering an exceptional experience to both internal and external customers
Qualifications:
- Candidates should have prior experience as an Automotive Parts Manager in a dealership environment.
- Candidates must have hands-on experience using the CDK Dealer Management System.
- Candidates must have experience working with General Motors (GM) brands or within a GM dealership.
- Candidates should possess strong inventory management and inventory control skills, including purchasing, stock management, and inventory optimization.
- Candidates should have a proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing parts team.
- Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of OEM automotive parts, warranty parts processes, and dealership operations.
- Candidates should possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Candidates should have experience monitoring departmental profitability, inventory turns, and key performance metrics.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Experience building wholesale parts business and maintaining vendor relationships is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and dealership reporting tools is beneficial.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; additional automotive, business, or management training is a plus.
- Clean Driving Record.
