Automotive Parts Manager- Toyota/Lexus

Description: We are seeking an experienced Automotive Parts Manager to lead the Parts Department for a high-volume, dual Toyota and Lexus dealership operation. We are looking for a hands-on leader who combines strong automotive parts knowledge with exceptional leadership and team-building skills. The ideal candidate understands that a successful Parts Department requires accurate inventory, disciplined processes, strong retail and wholesale performance, financial accountability, and a well-trained team. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, train, and develop the Parts Department team. Build a positive culture focused on teamwork, accountability, communication, and continuous improvement. Oversee daily parts operations for both Toyota and Lexus. Manage inventory levels, stocking procedures, source controls, ordering, receiving, returns, and special orders. Maintain accurate bin locations and bin inventory and establish regular cycle-count procedures. Monitor inventory turns, fill rates, lost sales, emergency purchases, and other key performance indicators. Demonstrate strong knowledge of parts obsolescence, including aging inventory, manufacturer return programs, and strategies to reduce and prevent obsolete inventory. Review aging and non-moving inventory and develop action plans to improve inventory health. Have the knowledge and experience to plan, organize, and conduct a complete physical parts inventory. Research and resolve inventory discrepancies and implement processes to prevent future variances. Work closely with Service to ensure technicians receive the correct parts efficiently and minimize repair delays. Partner with Sales and Reconditioning to support new- and pre-owned vehicle operations. Work with Accounting to maintain accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation. Manage departmental gross profit, expenses, personnel costs, inventory investment, and overall profitability. Ensure compliance with Toyota and Lexus policies, procedures, and manufacturer requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, secure, and efficient Parts Department. Wholesale Parts Sales Take ownership of the dealership’s wholesale parts operation, including sales, profitability, customer relationships, and growth. Develop and execute strategies to grow wholesale parts sales and gross profit. Build and maintain strong relationships with collision centers, independent repair facilities, fleets, and other wholesale customers. Ensure competitive and profitable wholesale pricing while protecting departmental margins. Monitor wholesale sales performance, gross profit, customer activity, and lost business. Identify opportunities to acquire new wholesale accounts and increase business with existing customers. Ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment, delivery, invoicing, returns, and credits. Establish accountability and performance expectations for employees involved in wholesale sales and delivery. Ensure wholesale growth does not negatively impact inventory health, availability, or departmental profitability. Core Competencies We are looking for a manager who demonstrates strength in: Leadership & Team Building Employee Coaching & Development Accountability & Performance Management Inventory Management Obsolescence Management Stocking Procedures & Source Controls Bin Management & Cycle Counting Physical Inventory & Reconciliation Wholesale Sales & Business Development Financial & Operational Management Problem Solving Communication & Collaboration Customer Service Integrity & Sound Judgment Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person Details of incentive compensation are discussed during the offer process and governed by a separate pay plan. About Our Dealership We are a family owned and operated business so we put Family Values first in everything we do. We appreciate our customers and aim to make them customers for life! We also value community. We support local business, vendors, suppliers and charitable organizations. We want to give b…

View the full posting and apply