Parts Manager

L0740 DCH Ford of Thousand Oaks

Hiring: Parts Manager

Are you an Experienced, results-driven Parts Manager looking for an opportunity to work with the best in the business?

Do you want to be part of a company that values your leadership, experience, and expertise?

This is your opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing automotive groups in the country and make a real impact.

Why Join Our Team?

At Lithia & Driveway, we're powered by people and driven to deliver results. As one of the largest automotive retailers in North America, we're focused on growing leaders who want to make an impact, both in their store and across the company.

Here you'll find:

Real opportunities for advancement across a national network

Leadership development and training through our internal learning programs

A culture that recognizes and rewards results

The ability to drive store success with the autonomy to shape your team.

You will report directly to General Manager.

This position is onsite in person in Thousand Oaks, California.

What You'll Do

Parts Staff Recruiting, Training and Development

Resolve customer requests, questions and concerns in a professional, and prompt manner.

Warranty Parts Management

Returns Processing

Inventory Management

Utilize inventory reports to manage inventory levels daily. Identify areas not aligned with department goals and resolve.

Ensure orders are processed, check for backordered items and customers are notified of order status.

Responsible for placing daily orders, stock orders, receipting, posting inventory and special orders.

Read, understand and take action on MIS reports to generate maximum revenue and control expenses.

Serve as liaison between the store and Lithia Home Offices Fixed Operations. Receive, communicate and hold staff accountable to policy and procedure requirements and updates.

Complete parts department reporting and month-end procedures on time.

What You'll Bring

3+ years of franchised automotive parts experience REQUIRED

Knowledge of automotive parts REQUIRED

CDK experience a PLUS

Previous Ford or Domestic experience a PLUS but not REQUIRED

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication

Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Total Rewards

The California salary pay range for this position is $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 annually. This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation, which includes commissions off Department Net and bonuses based on Manufacturer Approvability.

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.