PARTS MANAGER

PARTS MANAGER

VAMPT MOTORS LTD. invites applications for the position of:

PARTS MANAGER

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned;

• Work with Sales departments to maximize cross marketing opportunities;
• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them;
• Analyzes reports such as sales, expenses, and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals and exercise disciplined expense control;
• Monitors daily reports such as Daily Parts Return to Inventory, Open invoices report, SOR report, and sales productivity;
• Establishes pricing parameters in each customer category that generate sufficient gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty;
• Develops and utilizes a lost sales tracking report;
• Maintain a high-performance parts team through hiring, training, coaching, mentoring and performance management in a safe environment;
• Effectively train and supervise all parts counter associated to meet department and company goals; handle stock order procedures;
• Ensure that all employees follow their assigned work schedules and enforce to the absenteeism, reporting and tardiness policy;
• Provides technical assistance to parts department employees;
• Knowledge and compliance with local regulations that affect operations:
• Keep up-to-date on manufacturer warranty, policy and return procedures;
• Maintains a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, body shop, wholesale accounts and retail customers;
• Ensures good parts inventory turnover;
• Monitors and adjusts inventory to minimize obsolescence;
• Implement & carry out safety requirements;
• Optimize Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction;
• Handle and resolve customer complaints courteously, professionally and on a timely manner;
• Assist in analyzing departmental operations and storage layout and revises as needed for maximum effectiveness Accomplish objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures and inventory control;
• Administer the warehouse supervisor in inventory management and warehousing issues;
• Develops and administers an aggressive wholesale parts program and develops sales promotions to produce profit;
• Takes advantage of all manufacturers' inventory co-op advertising;
• Coordinates a prompt, efficient, and timely flow of paperwork;
• Directs shipping and receiving efforts to ensure timely processing;
• Ensures that all dealership purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made;
• Maintains professional appearance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience in the automotive industry. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Ford, Toyota or other automotive brand Parts Management
• Must have  knowledge of CDK program.
• Strong personal and professional judgment, team player with strong work ethic and drive to achieve goals.
• Hands on management position with Bachelor’s degree preferred but will consider high-potential candidates with high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to examine financial data and use them to improve profitability.
• Excellent execution skills and must be self-manageable and adaptability
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Provide excellent customer service skills committed to 100% customer satisfaction.
• Strong organizational skills and record keeping and must be detail oriented.
• Have the ability to multitask and support the fast-paced demands of our business.
• Must be able to analyze and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions; ability to maintain emotional control under high stress.
• Motivated, charismatic, energetic, physically fit and must able to lift 50 lbs.
• Heavy interaction with multiple departments required (Parts, Bodyshop, Accounting, and Sales.)
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Clean police record must be willing and able to pass a private background check.

Compensation:

 Range is CI$ 75,000.00-95,000.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

 Benefits:

 Benefits include contributory health plan and pension; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave and employee discount on products and services.

 All interested candidates should apply in writing to P.O. Box 686, George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1107  Attention: The Manager