<p>Overview</p> <p>Group 1 Automotive, Inc., an international Fortune 250 automotive retailer and a leading operator in the automotive retailing industry, is seeking a Parts Distribution Center Director.</p> <p>Group 1 Automotive owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. If you are aligned with our values of Integrity, Transparency, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail.</p> <p>Group 1 Automotive is seeking an experienced, highly strategic Parts Distribution Center Director to lead one of the largest automotive parts distribution operations in the country. This role oversees a massive, high-volume distribution environment supporting $31M in active inventory, servicing a diverse customer base including Group 1 dealerships, independent repair facilities, external parts stores, and more.</p> <p>With 150+ team members across warehouse operations, logistics, deliveries, and support services, this leader will drive operational excellence, innovation, profitability, and best-in-class customer fulfillment. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for a seasoned leader passionate about operations, logistics, and running a world-class distribution center.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Oversee end-to-end operations for one of the nation's largest automotive parts distribution centers. </li><li>Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize throughput, accuracy, and service-level performance. Ensure proper management of $31M+ in inventory, maintaining integrity, accountability, and compliance. </li><li>Lead all warehouse functions including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery routing while driving continuous improvement across warehouse layout, workflow design, KPIs, and productivity standards. </li><li>Manage large-scale delivery operations ensuring on-time, damage-free, cost-efficient deliveries. Oversee fleet management, routing systems, transportation partners, and logistics technology. </li><li>Own P&L performance for the distribution center including cost control, labor management, and revenue optimization. Reduce damages, shrink, write-offs, and non-productive inventory while increasing profitability. Track, analyze, and present operational and financial metrics to executive leadership. </li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 150+ employees, including supervisors, drivers, warehouse associates, and administrative staff. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Ensure proper staffing, succession planning, and training programs to support growth and operational demand. </li><li>Champion the adoption and optimization of advanced warehouse technologies including WMS, routing systems, inventory analytics, automation, and scanning tools. Utilizing data insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency. </li><li>Collaborate closely with dealership parts managers, and internal leadership. Manage key relationships with vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners. </li><li>Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, company safety policies, and industry best practices. Promotes a zero-incident safety culture across all teams and shifts. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>8-12+ years of leadership experience in large-scale warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations. </li><li>Proven success managing a high-volume distribution center with 100+ employees. Automotive industry preferred but not required. </li><li>Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation routing, warehouse optimization, and inventory controls. </li><li>Experience working with advanced WMS, data analytics tools, and modern logistics technology. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to reduce shrink/damage and drive profit improvement. </li><li>Strong financial acumen with experience owning or heavily influencing P&L. </li><li>Exceptional leadership, communication, and change-management skills. </li><li>Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume, high-complexity environments. </li><li>NOTE: Position is located in Okalahoma City, OK. Must live in or be willing to relocate to Oklahoma City, OK. Relocation benefits available. </li></ul> <p>Why Join Group 1 Automotive:</p> <ul> <li>Competitive pay structure </li><li>Medical, Dental & Vision insurance </li><li>Life, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, etc. </li><li>401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) </li><li>Employee Referral Program </li><li>Employee Vehicle Purchasing Program </li><li>Vacation & Sick Days </li></ul> <p>All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment</p> <p>Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify</p>