The Lounsbury Heavy-Duty Truck dealership in Moncton has an opening for a Parts Manager.

The Parts Manager is required to maintain an orderly parts department, monitor inventory levels, supervise department staff, while ensuring the profitability of the parts department, including expenses and revenue. The successful candidate will be required to maintain a system to ensure that stock levels are monitored to guarantee inventory control, to be just-in-time, and consistent with the requirements of the manufacturers and dealerships' accounts. The individual is responsible for the supervision of shipping and receiving of orders, while maintaining accurate records for all purchases made.

The Lounsbury Group of Companies is committed to investing in our employees through training programs and a great work environment, plus:

• Competitive Wages
• Pension Plan
• Group Benefits Plan including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability that starts on the very first day.
• Employee discounts on cars and furniture
• Career growth and continuous development
• Respectful and cohesive working environment with strong company values

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels based on need and cost
• Responsible for the security and quality of the physical inventory
• Manage, lead, train, and monitor the Parts department team
• Conduct annual physical inventory counts
• Oversee the issuing of all parts and supplies to Technicians and ensure accurate record transactions on the appropriate repair orders
• Full responsibility for managing major accounts
• Oversee the monthly core returns process and ensure it's done accurately and on time
• Work with the Sales Team to develop new business
• Seek out new vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers, and negotiate terms and pricing

• Post-secondary education is preferred. A college diploma or university degree in business management, administration, sales, marketing, or technical is an asset
• Must have knowledge of heavy-duty truck parts and warehouse procedures
• Experience in a parts department and/or a heavy-duty truck environment is an asset
• Previous experience managing employees is required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong health & safety ethic and work practices
• Ability to comprehend, think effectively, and react appropriately under pressure
• Ability to effectively engage customers and staff
• Willingness to assist other staff as appropriate and as workloads dictate
• Strong leadership ability and inventory management skills
• Must be computer literate, specifically with Microsoft programs. Experience with CDK or other dealership management software is an asset
• Understanding of sales and strategies to grow the business