Mid Level Parts Supervisor Jobs
Mid level parts supervisor jobs go to candidates ready to own inventory workflows end to end, mentor junior staff, and make procurement decisions with limited oversight. Roles are predominantly on-site across Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing, with employers like Advance Auto Parts, Stewart & Stevenson, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
What is a Retail Parts Pro?
Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge. This role has the ability for advanced identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Facilitate selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
- Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives
- Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
- Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards
- Key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist in store inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
- Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
- Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Success Factors
- Friendly communication
- Ability to locate and stock parts
- Safety knowledge and skills
- Operating inventory systems and store equipment
- Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
- Operating POS and Parts lookup systems
- Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
- Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
- Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
- Advanced selling skills for DIY
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Retail Parts Pro
- Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.
- Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
- Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
- Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Prior Experience that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success
3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
Education
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver's license
ASE certification preferred, but not required
Physical Demands
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Job Description
What is a Retail Parts Pro?
Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge. This role has the ability for advanced identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Facilitate selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
- Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives
- Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
- Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards
- Key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist in store inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
- Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
- Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Success Factors
- Friendly communication
- Ability to locate and stock parts
- Safety knowledge and skills
- Operating inventory systems and store equipment
- Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
- Operating POS and Parts lookup systems
- Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
- Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
- Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
- Advanced selling skills for DIY
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Retail Parts Pro
- Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.
- Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
- Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
- Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Prior Experience that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success
3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
Education
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver's license
ASE certification preferred, but not required
Physical Demands
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:
https: //jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures
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Who's Hiring
- Advance Auto Parts21
- Stewart & Stevenson2
- Jobot1
- Rivian1
- Enerflex1
Top Industries Hiring
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- Manufacturing
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Mid Level Parts Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level parts supervisor job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just tasks. Highlight moments where you managed a parts category independently, resolved supplier issues without escalation, or reduced backorders through process changes. Applications that show measurable impact on inventory accuracy, fill rates, or cost control stand out at this level. Tailor your resume to match the specific system platforms and parts categories each employer lists.
Which companies hire mid level parts supervisors?
Companies hiring mid level parts supervisors right now include Advance Auto Parts, Stewart & Stevenson, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from dealership groups, fleet operators, and manufacturers that need supervisors who can run a parts department with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level parts supervisor jobs?
Yes, though most parts supervisor roles remain on-site given the hands-on nature of inventory management. About 0% of mid level parts supervisor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in procurement coordination, vendor management, or multi-site oversight roles where physical presence at a single location is less critical.
How do I move up to a mid level parts supervisor role?
Moving into a mid level parts supervisor role comes from building depth across a few years in entry-level parts work. Focus on taking ownership of a parts category, learning your dealership management or inventory system inside and out, and driving at least one measurable improvement in accuracy or cost. Supervisors who can demonstrate they operated with minimal oversight earn the transition to mid level.
Which industries hire the most mid level parts supervisors?
Mid Level parts supervisor roles concentrate in Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on complex, high-volume parts operations where experienced supervisors who understand both the technical side and the supply chain are essential to keeping service and production running on schedule.