Parts Manager, Dealership Operations

Compensation Range: 80-100K 

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars—but we’re not car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own mom. Period. That’s why every vehicle goes through Carvana’s  process, where it’s inspected, perfected, and prepared to meet our high standards before it ever reaches you. And now, we’re bringing those same values to our new car dealerships—delivering quality, trust, and care you’d be proud to share with Mom.

We strive to provide only the highest quality vehicles to our customers in our mission to deliver a no-hassle, better car buying experience. We are actively looking for passionate and talented individuals who can help us deliver on that promise. 

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Keep reading below to see what we’re looking for!

About the team and position

The Team Lead, Parts is responsible for managing the physical flow of parts at the site — receiving daily shipments, stocking, picking parts for repair orders, organizing the parts room, and managing returns. Works closely with the AGM on stocking levels and ordering, but owns the day-to-day execution of parts operations at the location. Success in this role is measured by critical performance indicators, including maintaining high parts availability and pick accuracy, ensuring inventory accuracy, optimizing receiving timeliness, minimizing parts-related technician downtime, ensuring returns processing timeliness, and keeping site-level shrinkage at a minimum.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage daily parts operations — receiving, stocking, picking, and staging parts for scheduled and same-day work


• Ensure parts are ready and staged before technicians need them; minimize tech downtime waiting for parts


• Maintain parts room organization and inventory accuracy


• Execute the returns process for unused or incorrect parts 


• Manage the wholesale counter (if applicable)


• Lead and schedule Parts Associates; ensure coverage during all operating hours


• Communicate parts availability issues to the Service Manager and AGM proactively


• Maintain inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts and reconciliation

What you should have

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience


• Excellent customer service and communication skills


• Knowledge of automotive parts, tools, and systems


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining compliance with safety and OEM standards.

What we’ll offer in return

• Full-Time Position with a competitive wage


• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits


• 401K with company match


• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more


• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy, both physically and mentally


• Access to opportunities to expand your skillset and share your knowledge with others across the organization


• A company culture of promotions from within, with a start-up atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development


• A seat in one of the fastest-growing companies in the country

Other requirements

To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English


• Must be at least 18 years of age


• Must have a valid driver's license 


• A clean driving record with no more than two moving violations or DUI’s in the last three years


• Work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions


• Use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials


• May be requested to work overtime and weekends for special programs and events.


• Frequent standing and sitting with varying periods of each


• Lift up to 40 pounds frequently


• Walk up to three miles each day

Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs. 

Legal stuff

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.  This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer.  All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.  Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.