Assistant Parts Manager
Job No:
HG1720
Location:
Brampton
Colony Ford Lincoln is looking for an Assistant Parts Manager to join their team in Brampton. The Assistant Parts Manager accomplishes objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, displaying, and advertising. This individual will also assist in establishing pricing parameters in each parts category that generate sufficient gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty.
Colony Ford Lincoln has grown to become a premier Ford and Lincoln Dealership. Located in Brampton, we are just a short drive from the Greater Toronto Area, and just north of Mississauga. Throughout our over 50 years in business, we strive to include the best possible customer service with top-notch repair/maintenance work and comprehensive new and used car, truck, minivan and SUV inventories.
Colony Ford Lincoln is a proud member of The Humberview Group - one of Ontario's leading automotive dealer groups and an award-winning Employer of Choice. As automotive specialists, we represent 20 stores, 18 brands and 5000 vehicles. At HG, we put people first, because without them, we couldn’t possibly deliver on our promise of serving you better, each and every day.
Job Duties:
- Manage inventory and order parts and works to meet customers' needs.
- Responsible for forecasting, inventory control, purchasing, pricing, merchandising, displaying, security, and advertising for the Parts Department.
- Provide information regarding parts, including their function, prices, applications and warranties.
- Ensure accurate costing and crediting for all received and returned parts.
- Maintain parts inventory by coordinating with the manufacturer on required parts, creating effective procedures to monitor both parts inventory and data input into the computer system.
- Maximize the use of factory stock orders and factory return privileges to reduce parts inventory over specified number of months.
- Maintain inventory of failed parts for warranty claims audit purposes.
- Negotiate pricing with vendors to obtain parts.
- Oversee and/or perform parts inventory counts.
- Conduct inventory reconciliation.
- Follow all company and manufacturer policies, directives and procedures.
- Other duties as required.
What We Look For:
- 3+ years in a Parts Advisor capacity is required.
- Previous Ford/Lincoln or domestic brand experience is strongly preferred.
- Previous Assistant Parts Manager experience is an asset.
- A valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills utilizing MS Office Suite; ability to learn and utilize electronic parts catalogs.
- Familiarity with ADP/CDK software and inventory systems is an asset.
- Strong time management skills (able to manage multiple priorities) and great organizational abilities.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
- High level of integrity and work ethic.
- Previous automotive or dealership experience would be considered an asset.
What We Offer:
- A solid foundation of customers from over 60 years in business.
- Competitive compensation plan and health and dental insurance.
- An incredible opportunity for advancement within the organization.
- A leadership team that trains and mentors its staff to ensure success for new team members.
- No Sunday or holiday work, more time for your family.
- A fun place to work!
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all candidates, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any stage of the selection process. We thank all candidates, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
