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We are passionate about serving customers, continuous improvement, and providing excellent service, and this mission is central to how each team member approaches their work. The team culture is collaborative, inclusive, and energetic, and we take pride in contributing to the company's continued success. We are looking for a Parts Inventory Manager to join our exciting and expanding team! We are passionate about serving customers, continuous improvement, and providing excellent service, and this mission is central to how each team member approaches their work. The team culture is collaborative, inclusive, and energetic, and we take pride in contributing to the company's continued success.The Parts Inventory Manager will partner with AutoNation's product and category managers, procurement, marketing, dealership associates, field leadership, and other internal business stakeholders to execute purchasing, sales, and inventory stocking strategies for all aftermarket parts and accessories. This role maintains ongoing communication across AutoNation's departments, generates reports, and administers dashboards detailing the KPIs that measure the performance of each product and sales channel. The role also supports the Product Management, Customer Service, E-Commerce, and Sourcing teams, and reports to the Director, AutoNation Parts Operations.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nCoordinate and monitor parts inventory levels nationwide for assigned lines of parts, including dealership inventory and e-commerce.\nAssess current product stocking positions and identify opportunities for improvement that allow internal partners to better serve customers.\nDerive stocking models for individual locations based on historical sales data across varying channels, future industry trends, and demand.\nEvaluate competitive purchases and create action plans to ensure the sales and stocking success of assigned categories.\nCreate and maintain repositories of historical parts inventories and purchases for non-stocked items to inform stocking models.\nCompare sales and inventory trends to previous periods and build the case for increases or decreases in stock.\nDevelop ongoing reporting on sell-through opportunities for aged and non-conforming stocking positions across internal stakeholder inventories.\nDevelop measurement tools and recurring reporting best practices to identify changing market trends.\nMaintain consistent and proactive communication with store leadership and parts teams to ensure inventory accuracy, address inventory-related issues, and support operational needs across all locations.\nCommunicate recommendations, trends, and compliance updates to appropriate stakeholders.\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor's degree in business, analytics, engineering, data, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management and strategy.\nDemonstrated experience using CDK to manage parts inventory, process adjustments, generate reports, and maintain inventory accuracy across multiple store locations.\nExpertise in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Access/SQL.\nAdvanced proficiency in relational databases (SQL, Access).\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and graphs.\nKnowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.\nHas held Parts Manager or Assistant Part Manager or Parts Wholesale Manager positions.\nBasic familiarity with product management.\nBasic familiarity with marketing and online sales channels.\nExcellent oral and written communication skills.\nStrong data analysis skills.\nAbility to think critically and take appropriate action as needed.\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\nMaster's degree in business, analytics, engineering, data and 10 years of experience in inventory management and strategy.\nㅤ\n$82,500.00 - $137,500.00ㅤ\nExciting Benefits and Perks Await You:\nCompetitive compensation and 401k matching\n\nEnjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.\n\nAssociate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear\n\nAccess amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers\n\nJoin our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide\n\nAutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.\nAutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. 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