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CARMAX Parts Manager in Louisville, Kentucky
7174 - Louisville - 9550 Bluegrass Pkwy, Louisville, Kentucky, 40299
CarMax, the way your career should be!
General Summary:
At CarMax, all new managers complete a structured training program to ensure they are fully prepared to succeed in their new role. The Parts Manager in Training is a temporary role designed to give a newly hired external manager the tools they need to assume the role of Parts Manager. All Parts Managers in Training must successfully complete the training program before taking on the role of Parts Manager.
Training includes learning the following Parts Manager principle duties and responsibilities:
Ensures that all positions are properly staffed at all times
Manages all customer (both internal and external) concerns in a quick, efficient, and friendly manner
Maintains adequate Parts Inventory levels in fast-moving Parts categories
Establishes vendor relationships to provide fast delivery, high quality and low-cost parts
Ensures team uses the Parts Sourcing Job Aid when sourcing parts from preferred vendors and aftermarket parts when appropriate.
Returns all obsolete and/or unused special-order parts in a timely manner
Adheres to all CarMax/government rules when managing EH&S records
Adheres to all Manufacturer policies and procedures (New Car Stores only)
Participates and ensures compliance of all CarMax Training and Process initiatives
Performs all Asset Protection and EH&S responsibilities expected in the role
Ensures positive associate engagement through consistent use of the Associate Care and Communication (AC&C) tools, such as round tables, one-on-ones, and Compass Engagement Meetings
Manages associate at the individual level by using Managing to the Individual (MTI) and through the consistent use of the performance management tools to include performing consistent feedback, observations, file reviews, IDPS, APRs, and performance management
Drives team and store performance in maintaining all department metric goals
Continually develops functional knowledge
Qualifications:
Work requires ability to:
Read, interpret and transcribe data in order to maintain accurate records
Complete CarMax provided training in all areas of the production process
Multi-task in a high energy, fast-paced work environment
Speak, listen, and write effectively in dealing with customers and associates across departments ยท 1 Year of experience as a Manager or Automotive Technician preferred
Basic computer skills
Working Conditions:
May require walking or standing for an extended period of time
Combination of both indoor and outdoor environment, including working at times in noisy and/or inclement weather conditions
Rotating schedule with shifts that will include nights, weekends, holidays, and 12-hour days
Occasional travel for meetings, training, and special assignments
Adheres to all CarMax Policies, including but not limited to, Asset Protection, EH&S, and Standards of Professional Appearance
Disclaimer and Approvals:
This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This information is current at the time of publication. Responsibilities may include other duties as assigned and may be amended at the discretion of CarMax with or without notice. This document has been reviewed and approved by management and Human Resources and cannot be modified without written consent by a member of management authorized to modify any such responsibilities.
CarMax is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with federal and state laws which forbid discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability and other protected characteristics. Employment at CarMax is at-will, and therefore, can be terminated, with or without cause, at any time, at the option of the associate or CarMax
This at-will employment relationship will remain in effect throughout an associate's employment with CarMax unless it is modified by a specific, express written employment contract that is signed by an officer of CarMax and the associate. This at-will employment relationship may not be modified by any oral or implied agreement. Specifically, this job description is not a contract of employment and does not create any contractual rights of any kind between the Company and its Associates.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.