Parts Manager

This candidate is a highly experienced Parts Manager with more than 20 years working within main dealer and commercial vehicle parts operations across the automotive sector. Their background combines strong leadership ability with extensive knowledge of parts sales, warehousing, stock control and aftersales support within high-volume dealership environments.

Currently operating within a senior Parts Management role, they are responsible for managing multi-site parts operations while overseeing a team of employees across busy automotive departments. Their experience includes monitoring department performance, improving stock control processes and reporting directly to senior management on department profitability and operational performance.

A major strength is their commercial awareness and ability to improve department efficiency. Throughout their career they have successfully reduced obsolete and dead stock levels, improved first-time pick rates and consistently delivered strong annual turnover figures within both prestige and commercial vehicle environments.

They are also highly experienced managing both trade and retail parts supply while working closely with workshop departments and key fleet customers to minimise downtime and maximise customer satisfaction. Their technical understanding and strong system knowledge includes extensive experience using Kerridge/ADP alongside multiple manufacturer and stock management platforms.

Reliable, professional and highly organised, they have a stable and long-standing career history within the motor trade and pride themselves on building strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams alike. They are now looking for a fresh Parts Manager opportunity within a progressive automotive business.

Key Experience & Strengths

20+ years’ automotive parts experience
Parts Manager and leadership experience
Main dealer and prestige automotive background
Commercial vehicle parts operations
Managing teams of 7+ employees
Stock control and obsolete stock reduction
Trade and retail parts supply
Department KPI and profitability management
Workshop and fleet customer support
Kerridge / ADP system experience
Warehouse organisation and efficiency improvement
Strong communication and management skills
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Parts Manager role within a professional automotive environment

Salary Expectations

£38,000 basic salary plus bonus

Availability

4 weeks’ notice

Location

Looking for roles within up to 45 minutes of Manchester

This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership or automotive business seeking an experienced Parts Manager with excellent operational knowledge, strong leadership ability and a proven track record improving efficiency and profitability within busy parts departments.

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