CarParts.com

Vice President

• Own the transformation of the collision business to an aggregate negative cash conversion cycle, targeting vendor payment terms to support a 3-turn business
• Bring Taiwan-origin container consolidation in-house under the Taiwan Office while preserving carrier rate leverage
• Build sourcing capability in at least two additional geographies within the first 18 months
• Design the sourcing organization and build fully staffed Taiwan and U.S. teams
• Establish a Taiwan-and-U.S. two-hub operating model with decision rights, cross-functional RACI, and governance cadence
• Build and maintain should-cost models, category scorecards, and gap-closure trackers
• Ensure cost levers pass safety and compliance review
• Modernize sourcing operations by replacing manual workflows with automated systems and exception management
• Integrate Sourcing and Replenishment systems so lead times, in-transit status, and order data flow automatically
• Report progress to the COO, executive leadership, and the board
• Personally drive vendor negotiations and oversee component-level cost-gap analysis

Vice President of Sourcing

• Own end-to-end assortment strategy for the approximately 80,000-SKU Collision Parts catalog
• Define assortment logic by part type, vehicle coverage, and price tier
• Build and maintain the long-tail strategy and evaluate assortment expansion or contraction
• Own seasonality planning and translate demand swings into buying and inventory decisions
• Own buying decisions, vendor relationships, and negotiations in partnership with sourcing/procurement
• Partner with Demand Planning/Inventory on purchase quantities, timing, and replenishment cadence
• Partner with Pricing on price-point strategy
• Build and use reporting to monitor SKU-level velocity, sell-through, margin, and return rate
• Diagnose channel-level performance differences and adjust assortment, pricing, or placement
• Drive SKU lifecycle management from introduction through rationalization/exit
• Set Mechanical Parts category strategy, commercial targets, and assortment governance
• Approve Mechanical assortment additions, exits, and scope changes
• Co-own Mechanical business governance and partner performance oversight with the VP of Sourcing
• Represent Mechanical and Collision performance in regular reporting to the COO and executive team
• Own Collision category P&L, budget, forecast, and inventory health
• Own Mechanical category P&L outcomes for top-line growth and margin
• Lead daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly performance management cadences
• Build, lead, and scale the merchandising team
• Recruit, coach, and develop category management talent
• Partner with the COO, Finance, Marketing, E-commerce/Marketplace, Demand Planning/Inventory, Pricing, Data Science, Catalog, Sourcing, and the CEO's Technical Advisor
• Represent both categories in strategic planning, budgeting, and executive reviews

VP Merchandising, Collision & Mechanical

Head of Department

• Manage and grow relationships with sell-side and buy-side analysts covering or evaluating the company, including proactive outreach to expand coverage
• Lead direct shareholder engagement with institutional holders, including targeting, prioritization, and ongoing relationship cultivation
• Track ownership levels and changes across the shareholder base, and translate ownership shifts into actionable outreach and strategy
• Craft and execute an investor relations and shareholder engagement strategy grounded in the company's business model, priorities, and financials
• Own and continuously refine the investor narrative and investor deck
• Represent the company credibly to the market by understanding the rationale behind business decisions
• Manage participation in investor conferences, including selection, logistics, and preparation
• Lead investor calls and proactive outreach efforts to current and prospective shareholders
• Own earnings call preparation and execution, including scripting, Q&A preparation, and coordination with the CFO and leadership team
• Maintain and operate the IR CRM to track investor relationships, interactions, and follow-ups
• Own stock surveillance to monitor trading activity, volume, and shareholder base movements
• Track competitors and peer companies to inform positioning, messaging, and market context
• Report directly to the CFO and work closely with the CEO and leadership team

Head of Investor Relations – Fractional

Human Resources

• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation scheduling, offer documentation, and systems setup
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure a seamless and welcoming Day 1 experience
• Maintain and improve onboarding materials, checklists, and workflows
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and culture-building activities
• Serve as a visible, approachable resource for employees across all organizational levels
• Back up general office and facilities needs, including supply restocking and mail handling
• Support HR programs including performance management, learning and development, and benefits open enrollment
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Technology, Marketing, and other departments on HR programs
• Contribute to HR policies, procedures, and training materials
• Use AI tools and HR technology to streamline workflows and improve employee experience
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure data integrity
• Process promotions, transfers, and terminations with proper documentation
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including California requirements
• Respond to employee inquiries about HR policies, benefits, and general HR matters
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and ad hoc projects
• Support the CHRO, VP, and Director of HR with administrative duties

Human Resources Generalist

Procurement

• Develop and deploy an indirect procurement sourcing strategy
• Build and execute a sourcing roadmap supporting internal stakeholders and optimizing company cost and terms
• Lead the Indirect category as the single point of accountability for service, quality, cost, and performance
• Partner with Warehouse Operations, Technology, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Compliance, HR, and other departments
• Conduct business reviews with internal stakeholders and suppliers to monitor goals, identify issues and opportunities, and understand category trends
• Own and maintain a comprehensive database of active contracts, including renewal dates, payment terms, contacts, and business owners
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contract terms and conditions, including liability, indemnification, termination, SLAs, and auto-renewal clauses
• Implement category and sourcing strategies and expand the supplier network
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and execute cost-savings initiatives
• Develop engaged supplier and category expert partnerships
• Generate monthly and/or quarterly performance reports and analyze key metrics
• Benchmark and implement sourcing best practices, processes, and tools
• Manage complex strategic sourcing projects, including requirements gathering, vendor screening, RFP/RFI preparation and execution, negotiations, supplier relationship management, and contract development and execution
• Oversee more than $15M in annual spend across capital expenditures, corporate and warehouse contracts, and third-party contractors domestically and globally

Head of Indirect Procurement

Operations

• Perform complex managerial functions within the Distribution Center
• Plan, control, and direct assigned operations in a cost-efficient, timely, and accurate manner
• Schedule and assign employees in Receiving, Stock, IC/PC, Returns, picking, packing, or loading
• Review staff requirements, evaluate operations, make recommendations, and take appropriate action
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of production records and reports
• Compare employee attendance and productivity to standards and take remedial action
• Interview, assist, train, and evaluate employees
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies
• Maintain safe operating practices
• Work with others in a team environment
• Lead and manage others effectively
• Perform other duties as assigned

Operations Supervisor

Team Lead

• Perform moderately complex material handling system work
• Interpret documents
• Run waves, rack notify, and stock notify
• Pick, out sort, pack, and clean up aged orders
• Monitor workflow and system functions
• Recommend or employ solutions where appropriate
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to improve team performance
• Develop and transfer performance skills to the assigned team
• Seek opportunities for improvement throughout the organization
• Assist team members in identifying development areas and establishing skill development plans
• Participate in developing and implementing operating procedures
• Maintain safe operating practices
• Utilize and direct team resources toward specific goals and objectives
• Perform other duties as assigned