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Charlie McCown

Trussville,AL

Summary

Dynamic Parts Department Manager with a proven track record at Carlock Honda and Serra Automotive, enhancing operational efficiency and expert inventory management and vendor negotiations. Skilled in logistics planning and staff training, I excel in fostering team productivity and streamlining wholesale operations. I have experience with Honda, General Motors, Kia, Hyundai, and Mitsubishi. I assisted in founding Overnight Parts Alliance to assure quick parts delivery in the Southeast. My leadership ensures meticulous financial reporting and robust inventory control, driving departmental success.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Parts Department Manager

Carlock Honda
01.2018 - Current
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.
  • Partnered with managers to implement operational enhancements for paperwork processing.
  • Located new vendors with better costs per unit and set up favorable terms and pricing structures to reduce company expenses.
  • Improved inventory management by implementing streamlined processes and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Coordinated closely with other departments within the dealership to optimize operational efficiency across all areas of responsibility.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors and negotiated better pricing, resulting in cost savings for the company.
  • Maintained detailed records of all transactions to support accurate financial reporting and inventory control efforts.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the Parts Department while managing a team of dedicated employees effectively.
  • Managed a high-volume of orders while maintaining accuracy through close attention to detail and effective organization skills.

Parts Department Supervisor

Serra Chevrolet/Kia/Hyundai
05.1979 - 11.2017
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through constructive feedback sessions that led to measurable improvements in their job performance.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations regarding safe storage and disposal of hazardous materials within the parts department.
  • Coordinated with other departments to share best practices and streamline processes across the organization.
  • Managed department budget effectively, adhering to financial guidelines while maximizing operational efficiency.
  • Enhanced inventory management by implementing efficient organization and tracking systems.
  • Oversaw the accurate processing of returns and exchanges, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies to promote parts sales and increase market share.
  • Improved efficiency by implementing an automated system for tracking shipments, reducing errors in order fulfillment.
  • Managed the budget for the wholesale parts department, ensuring that expenditures remained in line with overall company goals while still allowing for necessary investments in technology and infrastructure.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration efforts between the wholesale parts department and other teams within the organization in order to streamline processes and improve communication channels overall.
  • Completed regular audits of warehouse inventory to maintain accurate records, identify discrepancies, and minimize losses due to theft or damage.
  • Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory, damaged goods and backorders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Huffman High School
Birmingham, AL

Skills

  • Warehouse Operations
  • Purchasing strategies
  • Forecasting abilities
  • Lean principles
  • Ordering parts
  • Operations Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • Logistics Planning
  • Staff Training
  • Inventory Management

Timeline

Parts Department Manager

Carlock Honda
01.2018 - Current

Parts Department Supervisor

Serra Chevrolet/Kia/Hyundai
05.1979 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Huffman High School

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