Thomas Brethauer
Taneytown
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in parts management, recognized for streamlining inventory processes and significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Strong track record of fostering collaborative team environments while adeptly adapting to dynamic work conditions. Demonstrated expertise in supply chain coordination and vendor relationship management, contributing to improved workflow and productivity. Committed to driving results through strategic planning and effective communication.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Parts Manager
Sheehy Hagerstown
02.2025 - Current
- Streamlined parts ordering processes to improve turnaround times and support service department needs.
- Trained team members on inventory management best practices, enhancing overall department performance.
- Developed strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and reduce lead times.
- Implemented targeted marketing campaigns for parts promotions, increasing sales by 15%.
- Conducted regular training sessions to improve team skills in customer service and product knowledge.
- Reviewed and optimized inventory levels to minimize obsolescence and maximize cash flow.
- Created an organized parts storage system to improve retrieval times and reduce errors.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Conducted regular audits on inventory levels, ensuring accuracy and preventing discrepancies between physical counts and system records.
- Collaborated with service managers to ensure timely completion of repairs and maintenance, increasing overall customer satisfaction.
Parts Manager
Jim Coleman Nissan
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Managing both the Nissan and Honda locations simultaneously.
- Rectifying a large obsolescence situation which was inherited with purchase of location.
- Restructuring parts and service pricing guides.
- Developing new advertising for parts and service.
- Streamlining Parts Wholesale procedures.
- Lowering all dealership expenses by reviewing all vendor invoices.
- Working with the owner and partner to ensure dealership profitability.
Parts Manager
Jim Coleman Honda
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Improved accounting processes.
- Maximized gross profit of new and used car sales for accessories and parts.
- Managed team and sister store Coleman Land Rover/Jaguar while under upper management restructuring.
- Implemented improved systems for more efficient workflow and profits.
- Increased wholesale by 12%.
Parts Manager
Don White’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Cleaned up physical inventory and sent back $30,000 of idle dirty cores.
- Improved efficacy of parts department procedures for special order parts.
- Restructured used car department processes for better workflow.
- Enhanced Team morale by providing incentives and rewards for top performers.
Parts Manager
Cook Chrysler Mazda
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Reduced total inventory by $70,000.
- Implemented the Manufacturers programs which produced a successful inventory management system.
- Trained and mentored co-workers and increased productivity with team collaboration.
- Increased accessory sales with the new car department.
Parts Manager
Ferrari and Maserati of Washington
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Reduced obsolescence of $950,000 by employing various creative management techniques.
- Increased wholesale sales by over 2% in 6 months.
- Developed efficient ordering procedures for parts and service departments.
- Implemented successful new procedures for stores on the west coast and Sterling, Va.
- Opened Maserati store at a new location.
Parts Manager
Bob Bell Nissan/Kia
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Streamlined internal procedures between the body shop and the service department.
- Improved warehouse storage space and efficiency.
- Tripled wholesale sales from $40,000 to $120,000 per month in 6 months.
- Increasingly improved body shop gross profit.
- Won multiple Nissan awards and contests for exceeding sales volume and profit goals.
Parts Manager
Len Stoler Nissan Owings Mills & Westminster
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Coordinated two inventories at two separate locations.
- Doubled wholesale business in both Nissan stores.
- Successfully merged two inventories for improved productivity and sales.
Parts Manager
Antwerpen Toyota
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Trained and managed several new employees who exceeded company goals.
- Removed over $200,000.00 in obsolete parts from inventory reorganized the main warehouse to better use the space.
- Improved fill rate to the shop counter and brought wholesale gross profit up from 13% to 17%.
Nationwide Motor Sales/Parts Director
Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Kia, Suzuki, Hyundai, Isuzu and Mighty Auto Parts
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Lowered the obsolete parts in ALL the car lines.
- Increased the gross profit by 2% across the board.
- Assured that all departments were continuously maximizing profitability.
- Organized and cleaned out all three warehouses to utilize the space for best parts storage.
- Increased shop counter fill rate from 40% to 93% while keeping the parts inventories as clean as possible.
- Coordinated twelve employees’ daily activities and increase business in wholesale, retail, and shop counter sales by creating innovative marketing with the Service Director.
Parts Director
Antwerpen Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai
01.2004 - 01.2005
- In 2004, took over the Hyundai parts department and increased its gross profit percentage from 27% to 33% in 3 months.
- Ensured all three parts departments ran profitability.
- Monitored all three department managers’ performances.
- Filled in for any parts manager who was unavailable.
- Reviewed and assessed performance levels and looked for ways to improve business.
- Coordinated all three departments’ work to ensure unity with each other and the rest of the dealership.
Parts Manager
Antwerpen Toyota
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Increased the department gross profit percentage from 26% to 31% in the first year of becoming the Toyota Parts Manager.
- In 2002 started the new Nissan parts department and ensured the new Nissan building was up and running for opening day.
- Maintained a clean inventory with less than 1% of obsolesces.
- Improved gross profit margin in other franchises and helped them run more efficiently.
- Reviewed and placed the daily stock order.
- Monitored the inventory for accuracy.
- Looked for ways to increase business and decrease department expenses.
- Set employees pay plans and monitored employees performance.
Assistant Parts Manager
Antwerpen Toyota
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Placed the daily will call.
- Investigated any inventory variances.
- Supported other counter people by researching catalog errors or factory discrepancies.
- Covered for the other parts manager when not they were unavailable.
Retail and Technician Counterperson
Bill Kidds Toyota/Volvo
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Assisted retail customers with their parts needs.
- Supported the Technician Counter with billing out and looking up parts.
Education
Associate of Science -
Catonsville Community College
01.1993
Skills
- Experienced in Reynolds and Reynolds software
- Effective communication in diverse settings
- Skilled in mediating disputes
- Motivated to enhance customer experience
- Inventory management
- Stock management
- Vendor relations
- Inventory auditing
- Returns processing
- Stock control
- Obsolescence control
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Parts Manager
Sheehy Hagerstown
02.2025 - Current
Parts Manager
Jim Coleman Nissan
01.2023 - 01.2025
Parts Manager
Jim Coleman Honda
01.2022 - 01.2025
Parts Manager
Don White’s Chrysler Jeep Dodge
01.2020 - 01.2022
Parts Manager
Cook Chrysler Mazda
01.2019 - 01.2020
Parts Manager
Ferrari and Maserati of Washington
01.2018 - 01.2019
Parts Manager
Bob Bell Nissan/Kia
01.2013 - 01.2018
Parts Manager
Len Stoler Nissan Owings Mills & Westminster
01.2012 - 01.2013
Parts Manager
Antwerpen Toyota
01.2010 - 01.2012
Nationwide Motor Sales/Parts Director
Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Kia, Suzuki, Hyundai, Isuzu and Mighty Auto Parts
01.2006 - 01.2010
Parts Director
Antwerpen Toyota, Nissan and Hyundai
01.2004 - 01.2005
Parts Manager
Antwerpen Toyota
01.2001 - 01.2004
Assistant Parts Manager
Antwerpen Toyota
01.1997 - 01.2001
Retail and Technician Counterperson
Bill Kidds Toyota/Volvo
01.1995 - 01.1996
Associate of Science -
Catonsville Community College