WIS International Looking for Auto Dealership Parts Department Inventory Manager at Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Dealer Solutions, Inc. (DSI) takes physical inventories in auto dealership parts departments. We are seeking a Manager to lead parts department inventories as well as lead Business Development efforts to further penetrate the Canadian market in this industry. Applicants should have past experience as a Fixed Ops Manager, Parts Manager, or Parts Specialist in a dealership.

DMS Experience Ideally With PBS And/or CDK Required.

This open position of Parts Inventory Manager is a full-time salaried manager and does have a bonus plan. To learn more about DSI visit www.dealer-solutions.com.

Job Duties

• Develop and execute a business development approach to grow our parts inventory service business in Canada.
• Serves as the client’s primary point of contact for a physical inventory count.
• Facilitates internal and external pre-inventory communication, ensuring mutual expectations are defined as well as developing a plan to meet these expectations.
• Manages all DSI staff and support staff assigned to an inventory event to ensure a timely, thorough and accurate inventory count process.
• Actively works and interacts with the client throughout the event to ensure timely resolution of any questions or concerns.
• Directs all post-inventory activities and tasks to ensure each is completed according to established policies, practices, and client expectations.
• Maximizes the profitability of each inventory event by managing labor expenses through process efficiencies.
• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of parent company WIS International and regularly incorporates such in their dealings with employees, clients, and others with whom manager interacts during the course of their work with DSI.

Qualifications

• This work includes weekends other than holidays. If you are not available to work on weekends this job will not be a good fit.
• Parts operation experience working in an Auto Dealership.
• Knowledge of Dealer Management Systems (DMS) is required, ideally proficiency in PBS and/or CDK.
• Strong staff leadership, planning, and organizational experience required.
• Comfortable in a client-facing role, with strong customer service, communication (verbal and written), and problem-solving skills.