Parts Manager at George Nunnally Chevrolet

Job Title: Parts Manager (GM & Collision Specialist)Company: George Nunnally ChevroletLocation: Bentonville ArkansasJob Type: Full-timeAbout George Nunnally ChevroletLocated in the heart of the rapidly growing Northwest Arkansas corridor George Nunnally Chevrolet is a premier automotive destination. We are not just selling cars; we are serving a community that includes some of the largest corporations in the world. We pride ourselves on a family-oriented culture that demands corporate-level professionalism. We are looking for a leader who matches our commitment to excellence.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Parts Manager with a specialized background in Collision and Wholesale Operations.With the population explosion in Bentonville and the surrounding NWA region the demand for collision parts and repair support is at an all-time high. We need a strategist who can manage our GM RIM inventory to perfection while aggressively expanding our wholesale footprint with local Body Shops and Collision Centers.Core Responsibilities1. Strategic Inventory Management (GM RIM)Optimization: Take full ownership of the GM Retail Inventory Management (RIM) system. Ensure compliance targets are met to maximize purchase loyalty and earn all available GM discounts/rebates.Obsolescence Control: Aggressively manage frozen capital. Implement strict return protocols for special-order crash parts (sheet metal bumpers airbags) that are not picked up.Fill Rate: Analyze sales history to stock the right parts reducing emergency purchases and minimizing cycle times for our Service Department and wholesale customers.2. Collision & Wholesale GrowthCycle Time Focus: You will be the primary partner for our Collision Center clients. Your goal is to reduce their keys-to-keys time by ensuring accurate ordering (VIN decoding) and rapid delivery of crash parts.Damage Control: Implement rigorous shipping and receiving inspections for large sheet metal orders to catch freight damage before the part reaches the technician.Vendor Relations: Manage relationships with outside vendors for parts that GM cannot supply immediately (O-to-O strategies) to keep jobs moving.3. Financial & Departmental LeadershipProfitability: manage the departments P&L focusing on Gross Profit % on both Customer Pay and Wholesale/Collision tickets.Team Development: Lead train and mentor parts counter staff shipping/receiving clerks and delivery drivers. Foster a culture of accuracy first.Service Support: Ensure the Service Department technicians have zero wait time at the back counter.QualificationsExperience: 5 years in Automotive Parts Management with a mandatory background in a General Motors environment.Collision Expertise: specific experience working with high-volume Body Shops. Must be able to read and interpret estimates from software such as CCC Mitchell or Audatex.Technical Proficiency: Mastery of GM GlobalConnect Snap-on EPC and RIM. Experience with CDK is highly preferred.Logistics Mindset: Ability to organize a warehouse for small and large-part storage (hoods doors frames) without compromising safety or efficiency.Local Knowledge: Familiarity with the Northwest Arkansas automotive market is a plus but we are open to relocating the right talent.Why Join the Nunnally TeamStability: Join a dealership with a deep-rooted history in Bentonville.Market Growth: Work in one of the fastest-growing economic regions in the United States.Benefits:Competitive Base Salary Performance Bonuses (Net Profit & Sales Volume)Health Dental and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Holidays.Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Sales Experience,Inventory Control,Forklift,Customer Service,Algebra,Computer Skills,Dealership Experience,GM Vehicles,Management Experience,Agriculture,Geometry,P&L Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1