Dealership Parts Manager - Thunder Bay, Canada - Performance Kia

Performance Kia

Verified Company

Thunder Bay, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Responsibilities include:

Monitoring stock levels to ensure justintime inventory levels for maximum turnover
Ordering inventory and liquidating surplus/slowmoving inventory as required
Working directly with the Service Department to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs
Maintaining a system to deliver necessary parts for all Service Technicians
Managing commercial and wholesale accounts
Managing the shipping and receiving of all orders
Seeking out new vendors, suppliers and manufactures and negotiating terms and pricing for greater profitability
Handling customer complaints in a fair, timely, and professional manner
Ensuring that all purchases are properly accounted for before payment is made
Providing technical assistance to employees and customers
Coordinating a prompt, efficient, and timely flow of paperwork
Ensuring that all returned or warranty parts are properly tagged so that the dealership recovers full credit from the factory
Understanding, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, provincial, and local regulations that may affect parts sales
Maintaining an orderly department

Skills and Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent
Mandatory valid G driver's license and clean drivers abstract
Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
Ability to manage parts staff; work well with other departments & coworkers
Ability to develop relationships with body shops, aftermarket sales, parts stores
Knowledge of general parts and warehouse procedures
Ability to operate forklifts competently and safely, other shop equipment an asset
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong health & safety and work practices
Ability to comprehend, think effectively and react appropriately under pressure
Ability to effectively engage customers and staff
Proficient with computer systems and programs
Experience with CDK an asset