Parts Manager – Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership

Parts Manager – Outdoor Power Equipment Dealership DH Lawn & Garden Equipment | Topeka, Kansas Pay: 25.00–35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Job Type: Full-time | Minimum 40 hours per week Build a Career. Help Build a Company. DH Lawn & Garden Equipment has been serving customers for over 20 years, and we're building toward an even bigger future. We currently operate two locations and have plans to expand into additional markets in the years ahead. We're looking for an ambitious, dependable, and highly motivated individual who wants more than just another job. We want someone who is excited about taking responsibility, developing their skills, improving operations, and helping build a successful company. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an entire department and make a meaningful impact on a growing business. Whether you're an experienced Parts Manager or a highly motivated individual ready to take the next step in your career, we're interested in what you can bring to our company. About the Position As our Parts Manager, you will be responsible for independently operating the parts department at your assigned location while coordinating parts purchasing for both of our stores. This is primarily a one-person department, and you will be trusted to manage its daily responsibilities with minimal supervision. We already have established operating procedures, inventory systems, and accountability standards. Your first responsibility will be to learn those systems, understand how they work, and execute them consistently. From there, we want you to help us improve. You'll have the freedom to make routine purchasing and operational decisions within an established budget. We want someone who recognizes problems, develops solutions, and takes pride in running an organized, efficient, and profitable department. Key Responsibilities Parts Purchasing & Vendor Management Manage daily parts ordering for both company locations. Create, verify, and track purchase orders. Maintain relationships with manufacturers and distributors. Monitor backorders, availability, shipping, and vendor credits. Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency and control costs. Make purchasing decisions within an approved departmental budget. Inventory Management Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels. Oversee receiving, verification, pricing, and stocking of incoming parts. Maintain organized and clearly labeled inventory locations. Identify inventory shortages, discrepancies, and obsolete stock. Conduct routine inventory counts and assist with annual inventory reconciliation. Maintain appropriate seasonal inventory levels. Service Department Support Coordinate with the Service Manager and technicians to identify and obtain needed parts. Prioritize parts orders to minimize equipment repair delays. Track special orders and communicate expected arrival dates. Ensure parts are accurately assigned to repair orders. Customer Service & Parts Sales Assist customers with parts identification, availability, and pricing. Research parts using manufacturer catalogs, diagrams, and equipment model information. Process customer parts orders and follow up when orders arrive. Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently. Department Ownership & Accountability Independently manage daily parts department operations. Follow established company procedures and accountability systems. Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Maintain an organized, clean, and professional department. Participate in weekly management meetings. Monitor department performance and communicate results to ownership. Take responsibility for accuracy, productivity, customer satisfaction, and department profitability. Who We're Looking For We're open to hiring either an experienced parts professional or a highly motivated individual with the ability and determination to develop into an exceptional Parts Manager. Experience…

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