Automotive Parts Manager

**Who are we?**

For more than four decades Rafih Auto Group has been a leading automotive group in both Canada and the USA. Representing 23 brands throughout 19 locations. Our number one priority is to provide our valued customers with industry-leading services and world-class experiences.

**What are we looking for?**

At Rafih Auto Group we believe that our people are our biggest asset and our greatest strength. We understand the industry and the world is changing every day, and that is why we are always proactive and prepared to meet challenges with determination, collaboration, innovation, and enthusiasm. We are seeking passionate, dynamic, and driven individuals who share in our strong commitment to excellence and success to join our incredible and industry leading Canadian team.

We are seeking individuals interested in the role of **Parts Manager**at **Whiteoak Ford Lincoln**. The Parts Manager, under the direction of the Fixed Operations Manager and General Manager, will primarily be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the parts department, ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Your role will involve managing inventory, supervising staff, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.

**Job Qualifications**:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in automotive parts management
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results
- Ford experience would be considered an asset

**Job Requirements**:

- Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them
- Hires, trains, motivates, counsels and monitors the performance of all parts department staff (if applicable)
- Establish schedules for department staff to ensure adequate coverage is in place to meet daily goals and targets.
- Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, wholesale and customer accounts
- Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate enough gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty
- Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence
- Analyzes sales, expenses and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals
- Develops and administers an aggressive wholesale parts program to produce profit
- Ensures that the same high-quality level of service provided to outside customers is also provided to internal dealership customers

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with Service Manager to ensure prior day preparation is completed daily. to ensure appointment objectives are met. ie parts ordering, special order requests and availability for off make vehicles.
- Develops dealership service and parts pricing plans and recommends suggestions to Fixed Operations Manager or general manager.
- Develops, enforces and monitors guidelines for working with customers to ensure maximum customer satisfaction

**Why choose Rafih?**
- Competitive compensation and bonus plans
- Competitive Employee Benefits program
- Comprehensive training to set you up for success in your role
- A leadership team which strongly believe in providing personal and professional growth opportunities, mentorship, ongoing training, and continuous support
- Advancement opportunities
- A company culture focused on inclusivity, diversity, employee wellness, and community engagement
- Employee engagement and recognition events
- Rafih Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. We have accommodation processes and policies in place and will provide accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resources department so that arrangements may be made throughout the selection process and prior to the beginning of employment. _

We appreciate your interest in joining our incredible team at Rafih Auto Group, however only applicants that are contacted for an interview, will be considered at this time.

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- parts management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person