Wesley Walker
Garland,TX
Summary
Accomplished Director of Parts Operations known for driving operational excellence and strategic decision-making. Experienced in optimizing inventory management and fostering high-performing teams, committed to achieving organizational goals and enhancing service delivery.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Parts Operations
Reliable Chevrolet
Richardson, TX
04.2006 - 01.2026
- Oversaw daily operational efficiency over Retail, Wholesale, Service, and Body shop processes across the parts department.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Optimized inventory management to minimize costs and ensure product availability. While maintaining inventory stocking levels with minimal obsolescence of up to 1.6 million in GM parts and accessories.
- Maintained inventory accuracy with quarterly cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
- Developed high-performing teams of up to 14 employees and 5 contract delivery drivers by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Navigated company through periods of significant changes. Such as 2008 GM bankruptcy, three UAW GM parts strikes, remaining open with a minimal crew thru the Covid shutdown, and operating in complete manual mode during the June 2024 computer hacking of CDK dealerships operating system. All while maintaining focus on long-term strategic goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Drafting Technology
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TXSkills
- Operations management
- Team management
- Decision-making
- Budget management
- Issues resolution
- Financial reporting
- Hiring and retention
- Contract and vendor management
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Director of Parts Operations
Reliable Chevrolet
04.2006 - 01.2026
Associate of Science - Drafting Technology
Amarillo College