Automotive Parts Manager

Vista Nissan is seeking an experienced Automotive Parts Manager to lead our growing Parts Department in Casper, Wyoming. What We Offer: Responsible time off Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 401(k) with employer contribution Up to $75 per month in fitness reimbursement for eligible expenses, including gym memberships and fitness classes Training, mentorship, and career development opportunities Employee discounts Position Overview: As Parts Manager at Vista Nissan in Casper, Wyoming, you'll lead the Parts Department and own its daily operations and profitability. You'll work closely with the Service team to keep repairs moving and ensure retail and wholesale customers get the right parts when they need them. What You'll Do: Lead the Parts team. Recruit, train, and coach employees. Set clear expectations for accuracy, responsiveness, and follow-through. Manage inventory and purchasing. Set stocking levels based on demand, monitor inventory turnover, reduce aged and obsolete stock, and manage core returns according to manufacturer guidelines. Manage the department's financial performance. Develop the annual budget and use sales, gross profit, and expense data to guide pricing and operating decisions. Support Service and parts customers. Coordinate parts availability with service advisors and technicians, communicate delays early, and ensure retail and wholesale orders and inquiries are handled promptly and accurately. Improve department processes. Use dealership systems and reports to identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows, and maintain inventory and financial controls. What You'll Bring: At least three years of automotive parts experience, including at least one year in a supervisory or management role within an automotive parts department Hands-on experience with purchasing, inventory control, and stocking decisions Strong coaching, communication, and customer service skills Proficiency with dealership management systems and experience using reports to make operating decisions Preferred Experience: Automotive dealership parts experience Experience managing wholesale parts operations Familiarity with manufacturer inventory programs and core return procedures Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen for illegal substances At least 18 years of age and authorized to work in the United States Who We Are: Vista Nissan, a Summit Automotive company, is built upon a different way of thinking. We embrace a culture that recognizes strength lies in differences, not similarities. Our associates are a highly energized, engaged, and diverse team united by our core beliefs and values. Together, we are dedicated to Humility, Integrity, and Passion , fostering professional growth and processes that deliver extraordinary satisfaction for customers and associates. Our brand is about the Power of Yes , empowering our associates to provide customers with a safe, positive, stress-free experience, whether in sales, parts, or service. We aim to be recognized for delivering a customer and associate experience tailored to the individual and diverse needs of our customers. Summit Automotive Partners is a privately held automotive management group headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. EEOC Summit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Summit Automotive Partners strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteris…

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