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Parts Manager

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BMW Group

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Logistics
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in managing a Parts Department, budgeting, leading teams, stock-checking, motivation skills, and strong commercial awareness.
  • You will set targets, manage inventory, enhance customer satisfaction, monitor back orders, liaise with the Service Manager, address discrepancies, review displays, maintain pricing, and ensure compliance.

Requirements

  • Experience of running a Parts Department with similar inventory levels
  • Experience in preparing and managing departmental budgets
  • Previous experience in a managerial or supervisory role for a team
  • Exposure to stock-checking routines and process/audit requirements
  • Able to motivate a team of people
  • Strong commercial awareness

Responsibilities

  • Establish realistic and achievable targets for the department
  • Manage stock inventories and authorise requisitions to the agreed levels
  • Take actions to sustain and enhance levels of customer satisfaction
  • Monitor back orders daily to ensure delivery is received as quickly as possible
  • Liaise with Service Manager to ensure close co-operation for supply of parts for servicing work and special service promotions
  • Liaise with manufacturer over Parts Discrepancy Report
  • Regularly review part accessory displays
  • Maintain sound and competitive pricing structures
  • Ensure that company standards are followed in relation to control of funds, remised, vehicles, and other company resources

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Parts Manager at Group1 Reading?

As a Parts Manager, your primary responsibilities include establishing targets for the department, managing stock inventories, enhancing customer satisfaction, monitoring back orders, liaising with the Service Manager and manufacturers, reviewing accessory displays, and maintaining competitive pricing structures.

What qualifications are required for the Parts Manager position?

The ideal candidate should have experience running a Parts Department with similar inventory levels, managing departmental budgets, and previous managerial or supervisory experience. Exposure to stock-checking routines and strong team motivation skills are also crucial.

What benefits are offered to Parts Managers at Group1 Reading?

Benefits include 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays), retail discounts, gym discounts, a flexible pension scheme, car discounts, family-friendly policies, a wellbeing program, an internal recognition system, and a community volunteering day.

Is experience in a managerial role necessary for this job?

Yes, previous experience in a managerial or supervisory role for a team is necessary for the Parts Manager position.

How many annual leave days do employees receive and can it increase with service?

Employees receive 33 days of annual leave, which includes bank holidays, and it can increase with longer service.

Are there opportunities for team building in this role?

Yes, as a Parts Manager, you will have the freedom to build and motivate a team you can be proud of, encouraging a collaborative and high-standard work environment.

What kind of support is available for employee wellbeing?

Group1 Reading offers a wellbeing program to support you and your family, as well as family-friendly policies to help you spend more time with loved ones.

Will I be involved in budgeting for the Parts Department?

Yes, experience in preparing and managing departmental budgets is one of the requirements for the Parts Manager role.

Are there discounts for automotive purchases available to employees?

Yes, there are discounts available for new and used car purchases and servicing for employees.

Is there a recognition system in place for employees' achievements?

Yes, there is an internal colleague recognition system to celebrate achievements within the company.

Automotive
Industry
1-10
Employees

Mission & Purpose

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2023, the BMW Group sold over 2.55 million passenger vehicles and more than 209,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,950 employees. The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

Benefits

  • High Work-Life Balance

    Striking a healthy balance between work and personal life is important to us. It keeps us motivated and productive in the long term and thus contributes to our company's success. We support our employees in this aim: through flexible working time models, with care obligations towards dependents, assistance with child care and provision of services and facilities promoting fitness and health.

  • Paid Holiday

    With our paid holiday, we always have enough time to pursue our wanderlust. Whether we feel like visiting countries abroad or just exploring our homeland, there’s no reason to rush. From our balcony or the mountains to exotic beaches, with the amount of free time we can explore, relax, recharge our batteries and simply enjoy life wherever we are.

  • Flexible Working Time Models and Home Office.

    We give special priority to the needs of women and men who wish to devote more time to the family on a temporary basis and also to employees with care obligations towards dependents. Far beyond the legal requirements the BMW Group offers employees the possibility of working flexibly: e.g. the options range from working from home or flexitime days through non-working shifts.

  • Performance-Related and Above Average Pay.

    As performance is highly valued at the BMW Group, we offer our talents performance-related pay that far exceeds legal and collectively agreed requirements. And holiday pay makes every trip even more enjoyable, but that’s not all by far.

  • Employee Vehicle Programme.

    Discovering that unique go-kart feeling – or simply enjoying sheer driving pleasure: all our colleagues have the opportunity to drive their very own BMW or MINI on particularly attractive terms. This way, for many talents enjoying work already starts on the way to the office. With our vehicle configurator, we can create our dream car according to our own wishes and then buy it at an attractive discount – it’s also possible to finance or alternatively lease it. But that’s not all, as we can also benefit from special conditions on a wide range of used cars.

  • Health Management Programmes.

    We want to keep our talents in the best of health. We have our own company healthcare service, which includes preventative measures, stress management, nutritional advice and health training, such as a cardiac sports group. Our medical officers always have time for us: whenever we need medical advice, we can just drop in. We also provide medical screening, vaccinations as well as first-aid kits before business trips abroad and a lot more.