Corporate Parts Manager

Summary

The primary functions of the Corporate Parts Manager are to provide strategic leadership for the development and execution of the parts processes and drive financial results in parts. This role will create the strategic vision and plan for overall MCF Parts. The Corporate Parts Manager is responsible for the parts operations in all regions of MCF and will provide direction to the regions regarding parts processes and policies.    
 



Essential Duties and Responsibilities: May include some or all the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and provide strategic guidance on parts processes. Document and maintain process information.
• Drive financial results in parts through generating key initiatives, process improvements, and identifying new revenue streams.
• Drive analytical projects to maximize Deere program performance and overall parts business performance.
• Develop and implement key parts marketing strategies. Collaborate with MCF Marketing to rollout key initiatives.
• Provide guidance on a consistent showroom layout, effectiveness, and overall image.
• Drive accountability within the parts departments through parts manager meetings, PSTR meetings, scorecards, and incentive programs.
• Create and support a unified supply base to enhance purchased leverage and minimize cost.
• Develop and execute the centralize parts ordering processes
• Overall inventory management including inventory accuracy, storage practices, zero sales, turns, and fill rate. Responsible for determining the zero sales parts process and disposition.
• Responsible for managing the return processes and cycles for all non-John Deere vendors.
• Influence hiring decisions on key parts employees. Participate in parts manager interviews.
• Support an onboarding program for all new parts employees and ongoing coaching and training support for existing employees.
• Provide ongoing support/input to accounting on parts related processes/issues/questions.
• Generate, analyze, and communicate key reports for parts
• Manage the certified parts advisor training strategy and support coordination & scheduling of classes.

Positions reporting to this position:

• Centralized Parts Managers
• Parts Project Manager
  

Technical Skills & Knowledge: Specialized skills, knowledge and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Clearly demonstrated leadership skills and strategic vision.
• Knowledge of parts processes, accounting, and financials.
• Strong organizational skills with high capacity/throughput.
• Ability to make decisions with incomplete information.
• Comfortable with managing risk.
• Demonstrated knowledge and capacity to learn and grow with technology.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to travel. (Up to 75%)

Education: Formal education or training required to perform the essential functions of the job. Includes degrees, certifications, licenses and/or registration requirements, or equivalent experience.

• Degree in an Engineering/Technology/Marketing discipline or equivalent experience. (University Degree (4 years or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3 years related C&F Industry/Equipment experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits 

• Paid Time Off-80 Hours in the First Year!
• Ongoing training by the best in the industry
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with Employer Match
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified women, minorities and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.