Overview
Toyota World of Lakewood is looking for someone to join our dynamic automotive dealership team as an Assistant Parts Manager, where you'll play a vital role in managing the parts department with energy and precision. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead inventory control, supplier relationships, and procurement processes while ensuring exceptional customer service. Your expertise will help streamline operations, optimize supply chain management, and support our commitment to delivering top-quality automotive service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about automotive parts and logistics, this role is perfect for you!
Duties
- Oversee daily warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping & receiving, and order fulfillment using advanced ERP systems and order management systems.
- Manage supplier relationships through negotiation, sourcing, and procurement management to ensure timely delivery of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) parts and accessories.
- Coordinate demand planning and pricing strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
- Utilize automotive diagnostics and mechanical knowledge to assist with automotive service needs and ensure accurate parts identification.
- Supervise warehouse staff, including forklift operation and equipment repair, to uphold safety standards and efficient workflow.
- Implement inventory control measures using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) tools to track parts movement and maintenance schedules.
- Support logistics activities such as shipping & receiving, transportation scheduling, and compliance with shipping regulations.
- Maintain detailed data entry records related to procurement, inventory levels, and order processing to support accurate reporting.
- Collaborate with dealership service teams to ensure seamless parts availability for automotive repair and auto body repair projects.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in dealership parts departments or automotive supply chain management with dealership experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of automotive repair processes, OEM parts sourcing, and auto body repair procedures.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, AS400, CMMS tools, and inventory management software is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated skills in negotiation, procurement management, demand planning, and pricing strategies.
- Ability to operate forklifts safely; forklift certification is a plus.
- Mechanical aptitude combined with automotive diagnostics expertise to identify parts accurately.
- Excellent customer service skills with a focus on building supplier relationships and supporting dealership needs.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail for data entry, inventory control, and order management tasks.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities confidently.
Benefits offered
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid training
- 401k
- Employee discount
- Paid vacation and sick time
This position offers an engaging environment where your proactive approach will directly impact the efficiency of our operations! We are committed to supporting your professional growth by providing opportunities for training in supply chain management, logistics optimization, and automotive technology systems as well as position growth within the company. Join us today if you're ready to bring energy, expertise, and enthusiasm into a vital role that keeps our dealership running smoothly!
Application Question(s):
- Do you have automotive dealership experience?
Work Location: In person
