Seasoned Parts Manager skilled at improving procedures to maximize productivity and efficiency while streamlining processes and reducing costs. Terrific motivator and planner with in-depth understanding of parts, vendors and customer needs. Focused, well-versed in parts organization, purchasing and delivery management. Excellent leadership, scheduling and problem-solving abilities. Offering, as Commercial Manager, years of progressive experience in field.
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Timothy Meadors
Decatur,IL
Summary
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Auto Zone
Retail Parts Manager
07.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Developed and implemented new procedures for improving inventory control and reducing time required locating parts by modifying part numbers and locations.
- Bolstered sales and inventory management by effectively controlling daily parts program activities.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops and Commercial department for use in car repairs.
- Processed and reshelved return orders, checking for discrepancies, potential usage an sales issues..
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends through planograms.
- Set employee schedules for consistent staff coverage and delegated work assignments based upon experience and strengths.
- Generated revenue by driving web sales activity and fostering employee performance to achieve sales goals.
- Mitigated financial discrepancies by managing inventory matrix, damaged goods and back orders.
Advance Auto Parts
Retail Store Manager
10.2004 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Managed store organization, maintenance and purchasing functions.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Resolved customer service issues promptly.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Optimized store displays and appearance via strategic merchandising.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Examined merchandise to verify correct pricing and attractive displays.
- Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
- Performed nightly store and team performance audits.
Auto Zone
Store Manager
02.1995 - 07.2004
Job overview
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maximized sales and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service and adherence to standard practices.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge and service requirements.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Coached sales associates on product knowledge by using wide variety of training tools.
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Protected store from loss or theft by setting and enforcing clear security policies.
- Rotated stock to achieve optimum appeal and minimize shrinkage.
- Delivered positive results by controlling monthly operations budget and limiting financial discrepancies.
Education
Richland Community CollegeDecatur, IL
Associate of Business Administration from Automotive Mechanics
06.2011
University Overview
Mt. Zion High SchoolMt. Zion Il.
High School Diploma
06.1980
University Overview
Skills
- Labor Management
- Merchandise Promotion and Display
- Merchandise Quality Assurance
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Shrinkage Management
- Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
- Managing Parts
- Bank Deposits
- Stock Management
- Cash Register Operations
- Performance Goal Achievement
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Pallet Jacks
- Store Reset and Recovery
- Auto Mechanics
Fishing, Car Enthusiast
Fishing, Car Enthusiast
Enjoy fishing and going to car shows with my wife.
Timeline
Retail Parts Manager
Auto Zone
07.2011 - Current
Retail Store Manager
Advance Auto Parts
10.2004 - 07.2011
Store Manager
Auto Zone
02.1995 - 07.2004
Richland Community College
Associate of Business Administration from Automotive Mechanics
Mt. Zion High School
High School Diploma
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