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Arnie Bauer Chevrolet GMC

Parts Manager

Arnie Bauer Chevrolet GMC, Wilmington, Illinois, United States

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Job Description

Job Description

Arnie Bauer Chevy GMC is seeking an organized, proactive, and experienced

Parts Manager

to lead our parts department during a pivotal time of growth and change. Our current location presents unique operational challenges, but we’re preparing to move into a much larger facility—and we need a leader who can stabilize inventory and operations now while planning for future expansion. Key Responsibilities: Oversee all parts department operations, including inventory control, ordering, and parts distribution

Manage and support a team of parts counter personnel and back-end staff

Ensure accurate and timely parts availability for the service department, body shop, and retail customers

Maintain proper stock levels and manage obsolescence with minimal waste

Build strong relationships with technicians, service advisors, wholesale accounts, and vendors

Track key performance metrics (fill rate, turns, gross profit margins, etc.)

Implement systems and processes to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction

Collaborate with other department managers to support total dealership performance

Qualifications: Proven experience as a Parts Manager or Assistant Manager in a franchised dealership

GM parts and inventory knowledge preferred

Strong understanding of DMS systems (e.g., CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds) and OEM parts catalogs

Exceptional organizational, leadership, and communication skills

Ability to manage vendor relationships and negotiate pricing when necessary

Comfortable leading in a dynamic environment with plans for significant future growth

Why Join Arnie Bauer Chevy GMC? We’re not your average dealership—we’re in the middle of a transformation. While our current store comes with unique operational hurdles, our eyes are set on a larger, more modern facility. This is a ground-floor opportunity for the right

Parts Manager

to take control of a department now and help shape it for the future. Join our team today

and become a key player in our next chapter.

Benefits Competitive Benefits Package for full-time employees

Additional Coverage Options – including accident, cancer, and disability insurance

401(k) after 1 year of employment

GM Employee Pricing on new car

Closed on Sundays

Arnie Bauer Buick Cadillack GMC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.