Parts Manager - AO Racing

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Organisation
AO Racing
Reference
CLI-1154
Location
St. Charles, IL
Salary / Benefits
DOQ
Contract Type

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 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