Parts Distribution Center Director - Bob Howard Parts Distribution Center

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.

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.

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.

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.

• Oversee end-to-end operations for one of the nation’s largest automotive parts distribution centers.
• 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.
• 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.
• Manage large-scale delivery operations ensuring on-time, damage-free, cost-efficient deliveries. Oversee fleet management, routing systems, transportation partners, and logistics technology.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate closely with dealership parts managers, and internal leadership. Manage key relationships with vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA standards, company safety policies, and industry best practices. Promotes a zero-incident safety culture across all teams and shifts.

• 8–12+ years of leadership experience in large-scale warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Proven success managing a high-volume distribution center with 100+ employees. Automotive industry preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation routing, warehouse optimization, and inventory controls.
• Experience working with advanced WMS, data analytics tools, and modern logistics technology.
• Demonstrated ability to reduce shrink/damage and drive profit improvement.
• Strong financial acumen with experience owning or heavily influencing P&L.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-volume, high-complexity environments.
• NOTE: Position is located in Okalahoma City, OK. Must live in or be willing to relocate to Oklahoma City, OK. Relocation benefits available.

All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify