Parts Manager

AO Racing has quickly risen to one of the benchmark teams in Professional Sportscar Racing with a commitment to on-track excellence and fan engagement. AO Racing commands attention with its fun liveries and fan-friendly presence.  The iconic liveries of “Rexy” and “Roxy” the T-Rex Porsche 911 GT3 Rawrs and “Spike” the LMP2 Dragon have captivated fans worldwide earning AO Racing a dedicated following.  We are currently competing in both the IMSA WeatherTech & European LeMans Championships.  As we continue to build our programs for the future, we are looking for the right people to grow with us.

 

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You thrive in fast-paced, detail-heavy environments where accuracy and timing matter.
• You’re a systems thinker who can build and maintain processes that keep a race team running smoothly.
• You communicate clearly, collaborate well, and stay calm under pressure.
• You take pride in organization, accountability, and supporting the crew with exactly what they need—before they need it.

 

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all parts inventory for multiple race programs, ensuring accuracy, availability, and readiness for shop and track operations.
• Manage ordering, receiving, labeling, stocking, and tracking of all components, consumables, and assemblies.
• Maintain and optimize the team’s parts management software
  Lifecheck, ensuring mileage, lifeing, and usage data are always current.
• Build and maintain standardized processes for inventory control, including reorder points, vendor management, and quality checks.
• Prepare and pack parts for race and test events, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with series regulations.
• Collaborate with crew chiefs, mechanics, engineers, and leadership to forecast needs and support car builds, repairs, and development projects.
• Track component lifing to manufacturer specifications and team standards, ensuring no part exceeds its safe or legal limits.
• Manage returns, warranty claims, and vendor relationships with professionalism and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready parts department at all times.
• Support the team at events, including parts distribution, emergency sourcing, and real-time inventory updates.

 

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 3 years automotive parts management & ordering experience.
• Ability to read & interpret motorsport parts manuals and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of GT3, LMP2 or similar high-performance race components, assemblies, and lifing requirements (preferred).
• Proficiency with inventory management systems; experience with Lifecheck is a plus.

• Strong Excel skills for tracking, reporting, and data accuracy.
• Working knowledge of international shipping processes, including carnets, customs documentation, and global logistics.

• Familiarity with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS shipping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, build sheets, and manufacturer documentation.
• Exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with technical and operational staff.
• Ability to travel extensively to races and tests as required.
• Ability to lift and move parts and equipment safely in a shop environment.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and prevent issues before they arise.

Why AO Racing?

There are many benefits that come with working with us as a Full-time employee such as:  

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for employees and their eligible family members.
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• All travel expenses covered
• Modern, clean, and well-equipped shop
• Great team environment and work ethic
• Tuition Assistance Program
• AO Racing Merchandise discount program
• On-Site Gym
• Competitive Pay & Bonus Program