Auto Dealership Parts Dept Inventory Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Manager to lead parts inventories who has either been a Fixed Ops Manager, Parts Manager, or Parts Specialist in a dealership. DMS Experience ideally with CDK and/or Reynolds required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the client’s primary point of contact for a physical inventory count.
• Facilitates internal and external pre-inventory communication, ensuring mutual expectations are defined as well as developing a plan to meet these expectations.
• Manages all DSI staff and support staff assigned to an inventory event to ensure a timely, thorough, and accurate inventory count process.
• Actively works and interacts with the client throughout the event to ensure timely resolution of any questions or concerns.
• Directs all post-inventory activities and tasks to ensure each is completed according to established policies, practices, and client expectations.
• Maximizes the profitability of each inventory event by managing labor expenses through process efficiencies.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of WIS International and regularly incorporates such in their dealings with employees, clients, and others with whom manager interacts during the course of their work with DSI.

Requirements

• Parts operation experience working in an Auto Dealership.
• Knowledge of Dealer Management Systems (DMS) is required, ideally proficiency in CDK and/or Reynolds.
• Strong staff leadership, planning, and organizational experience required.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role, with strong customer service, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills.

Schedule

This work includes weekends other than holidays. Travel out of market on weekends when local inventories are not scheduled.

Pay

Salary Range: $65,000 – $70,000 + Commission