Job Description

Job Title: Parts Manager (GM & Collision Specialist)

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Company:

George Nunnally Chevrolet

Location:

Bentonville, Arkansas

Job Type:

Full-time




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About George Nunnally Chevrolet

Located 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.




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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced

Parts Manager

with a specialized background in

Collision and Wholesale Operations

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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.




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Core Responsibilities

1. 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 rightparts, reducing emergency purchases and minimizing cycle times for our Service Department and wholesale customers.

2. Collision & Wholesale Growth

Cycle 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 beforethe 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 Leadership

Profitability:

manage the department's 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.





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Qualifications

Experience:

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.





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Why Join the Nunnally Team?

Stability:

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 Insurance
+ 401(k) with Company Match
+ Paid Vacation and Holidays

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