Whitecourt Ford is proud to serve our community with dependable vehicles, trusted service, and robust local relationships. Our team is built on accountability, teamwork, and a commitment to doing things the right way. We are currently seeking an experienced Parts Manager to lead our Parts Department. This is a key leadership role responsible for inventory control, profitability, team development, and ensuring our Service Department and customers have the right parts at the right time. If you’re organized, operationally strong, and understand how fixed operations drive dealership success, we’d like to hear from you.

Position Overview The Parts Manager oversees the procurement, inventory management, merchandising, and distribution of automotive parts. You will work closely with technicians, advisors, vendors, and customers to maintain efficient operations while controlling costs and maximizing profitability.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and maintain appropriate inventory levels
- Develop and implement purchasing strategies to ensure cost-effectiveness and availability
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and returns with suppliers
- Monitor inventory turns, obsolescence, and gross profit performance
- Ensure accurate receiving, shipping, and inventory control processes
- Promote and sell parts to retail and wholesale customers
- Build and maintain strong customer and vendor relationships




- Work closely with the Service Department to support productivity and fixed-right-first-time performance
- Supervise and support Parts Department staff
- Ensure compliance with dealership policies, safety standards, and manufacturer guidelines
- Complete administrative duties including invoicing, reporting, and reconciliationRequirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in an automotive dealership Parts Department in a leadership capacity
- Strong understanding of parts and service operations, inventory control, and departmental profitability
- Knowledge of provincial safety regulations applicable to dealership operations
- Experience with dealership management systems (PBS experience considered an asset)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong leadership and team-building ability
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver abstract
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Requirements :

- Understands the financial impact of Parts operations within a dealership
- Can balance cost control with strong service support
- Has the drive and resilience to meet monthly objectives
- Brings consistency, structure, and accountability to daily operations
- Builds strong internal and external relationships

Pay: $75,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits :

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Parts Manager -automotive (Whitecourt)
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