Parts Manager

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Parts Managers are responsible for inventory management and control for businesses that use or sell replacement parts, including car dealerships, construction companies and service centers. They work with suppliers to source necessary parts. If they work in a store where the general public can buy parts, they’re responsible for customer service, utilizing their sales skills. In this leadership role, the Parts Manager also supervises other employees in the parts department, including hiring and training.

What does a Parts Manager do?

A Parts Manager, or Auto Parts Manager, is responsible for maintaining the stock of replacement parts. Their duties include inventory control, sourcing parts and customer service.

Responsibilities

A Parts Manager should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Parts Manager should be able to execute:

Forecasting parts needs and ordering parts to maintain optimal inventory levels
Monitoring the current parts inventory
Pricing parts to maintain profitability
Receiving parts, including placing them into inventory and properly labeling them
Helping customers find and purchase the correct parts
Overseeing special orders

Required Skills

A competitive Parts Manager will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Sales and customer service skills if working with the general public
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Mathematical skills to help manage the inventory, pricing and estimates
Problem-solving skills to deal with parts inventory issues
Previous mechanic or car sales experience
Product knowledge to ensure they identify parts correctly and recommend the needed parts

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