Parts Manager

Job summary

The Parts Manager leads the department to ensure efficient operations, accurate inventory control, and high customer satisfaction. They are responsible for managing budgets, marketing efforts, staff development, and maintaining compliance with organizational objectives.

Job details

Overview Premier Equipment is a full-service John Deere dealership serving agriculture, lawn care, commercial grounds, and compact construction customers across Southern Ontario. With 10 locations and over 90 skilled technicians, we deliver innovative equipment, expert service, and unmatched support. Since the 1950s, we’ve grown with a clear purpose: To be the best part of our customer’s day by improving their business and lifestyle. Whether it’s solving equipment issues or offering new technology, we’re here to make their day better—and yours too. It’s an exciting time to join Premier. Come grow with us. What You'll Be Doing The Parts Manager leads the Parts Department to ensure efficient operations, accurate inventory control, strong financial performance, and excellent internal and external customer satisfaction. You'll develop and monitor department processes, goals, budgets, marketing efforts, reporting, staffing, and compliance to support organizational objectives. You'll also oversee merchandising, stock orders, department equipment, and corrective action plans while partnering with the Branch Manager on staffing, employee development, and other assigned responsibilities. Responsibilities Develops, communicates, enforces and monitors effective Parts Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. Promotes and merchandises parts and accessories in conjunction with other store locations. Monitors annual Parts Department goals and budget, in alignment with the organization’s financial and operational objectives. Monitors Parts Department marketing monthly to ensure achievement of departmental goals. Maintains an accurate and effective parts inventory control system that includes annual physical inventory cycle counts and proper counter procedures. Ensure that all Department reporting and submission are completed within the proper time frames and deadlines. Maximizes use of special terms and stock orders to achieve management stock order goals. Ensures all department tools, equipment and vehicles, if applicable, are in good working order. Identify deficiencies within the parts department and make recommendations on corrective action to the Branch Manager and implement action plans as directed. Maintain staff schedules to ensure that the Department is adequately staffed at all times, including Duty List and compliance. Assist the Branch Manager with recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position. Any other responsibilities as designated by the Branch Manager. Qualifications 5+ years experience in Parts Department operations. Experience leading others is beneficial. Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions. Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups. Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations. Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports. Ability to work extended hours and weekends. Excellent customer service skills. High School Diploma or equivalent experience. Valid driver’s license. At Premier Equipment, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation. #HP01 What's in It for You At Premier Equipment, we invest in our people and reward their contributions with a competitive and supportive compensation package, including: Comprehensive Health & Dental Coverage (includes vision and paramedical services) Company-Matched RRSP Annual Profit Sharing Boot & Tool Allowance Apprenticeship Scholarships Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Company Vehicle (for qualifying positions) Compensation Placement within the wage range is based on skills, experience and qualifications. Applicants with more or less experience and qualifications may be placed outside the salary range. Sales positions will have a commission component as well. Salary Range CAD $75,000.00 - CAD $90,000.00 /Yr.

What you’ll do

The Parts Manager leads the department to ensure efficient operations, accurate inventory control, and high customer satisfaction. They are responsible for managing budgets, marketing efforts, staff development, and maintaining compliance with organizational objectives.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in parts department operations and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Dental Coverage • Vision Services • Paramedical Services • Company-Matched RRSP • Annual Profit Sharing • Boot & Tool Allowance • Apprenticeship Scholarships • Employee Assistance Program • Company Vehicle

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Operations Management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Inventory Control
• Financial Management
• Staff Management
• Customer Service
• Merchandising
• Budgeting
• Reporting
• Leadership
• Communication
• Microsoft Office
• Strategic Planning
• Operations Management
• Internal Reporting
• Valid Driver's License
• Agriculture
• Management
• Control Systems
• Training And Development
• Cycle Counting
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Sales
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Inventory Control Systems
• Lawn Care
• Operations
• Physical Inventory

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Agriculture
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• Parts Manager
• Inventory Control Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Supply Chain Managers
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers