Assistant Parts Manager Details

Assistant Parts Manager

Kriete Group - Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type : Full-Time

Come join our team at the Kriete Truck Center!

2019 Mack Midwest Dealer of the Year! 2018 Mack Dealer of the Year!

Founded in 1951, this 3rd generation family-owned truck dealership organization headquartered in downtown Milwaukee, WI, with 10 Kriete Truck Centers. Our goal at each of our Kriete Truck Centers is to ensure that our customers have the best Volvo, Mack and Hino dealership experience possible, and our employees make that happen.

Our corporate mission is to make sure all Kriete Group employees have the support and investment they need to grow personally and professionally, while maintaining the highest of business ethics and standards.

We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits. 8 paid holidays including employee’s birthday, 80 hours PTO within the first year, work boot allowance, uniforms, employee discounts, paid training and 401k employer match!

Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and driving record that allows company insurability.

Position Summary:

Assists the Parts Manager in preparing a business plan and maintain a profitable parts department. The assistant manager must also exhibit a thorough knowledge of Kriete products, performance standards, warranties, sales programs, and operating policies. This position must have the ability to accept a flexible schedule including weekends if needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Monitor the parts inventory and anticipate future parts needs
• Assist in pricing and ordering of parts
• Increase sales by monitoring marketplace trends and recommending new strategies
• Facilitate the processing of time-sensitive orders
• Coordinate with the parts manager for delivery of parts and invoicing
• Assist with parts marketing and parts promotions
• Assist with resolution of stock and order issues
• Accomplishes objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising and displaying
• Able to establish and maintain good relations with fellow employees and customers by providing courteous, efficient and professional service.
• Capable of understanding and recognizing part numbers and line codes to ensure the proper selection of parts, including identifying sequences of numbers and letters accurately and rapidly.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must have automotive parts and retail sales experience
• Knowledge of automotive/heavy equipment systems
• Knowledge of parts pricing procedures
• Enjoy working with people in a fast-paced environment, be competitive, yet have the ability to remain calm.
• Experience in managing an inventory system
• ASE parts certification a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location