Parts Manager

INEOS Automotive; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

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Parts Manager

INEOS Automotive - Built For More

Story so far

Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we've come a long way. We've established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We've partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We've made our way from vision to prototype. We've secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We've delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We're building our double cab pick up, the Quartermaster.

People and Culture

Easy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy - and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigour and humour. Our Automotive team consists of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we're an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.

If this sounds like you, let's talk.

Role Overview

The Aftersales Parts Manager will be responsible for managing, controlling and maintaining resources, stock and equipment, whilst providing the required availability to meet our customer requirements across the globe. Set up and full accountability of all elements of the supply chain and its operation; including promoting and working on continuous improvement and enhanced performance in aspects of parts supply and management.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Develop and manage the overall global parts strategy through effective system driven activities, whilst ensuring there are required plans for future growth and expansion.
2. Key input into budgeting/forecasting model to enhance Aftersales satisfaction, delivery and profitability as required.
3. Management of all parts functions, ensuring that they are performing efficiently and productively in line with the company objectives.
4. Evaluate the key performance measures of a smooth-running parts operation and ensure relevant training is provided and available as required.
5. Work with supply chain internally to help evaluate additional 3rd party suppliers to the business to ensure they meet the requirements needed. Ensure that Key performance indicators are understood with the ability to achieve them.
6. Agree and implement parts control processes and procedures across the whole business in relation to stock held.
7. Responsible for EPC change management, obsolescence & part maturity.

What we are looking for:

1. Significant automotive industry knowledge and awareness of parts logistical operations.
2. Ability to analyse numerical reporting along with stock file planning and knowledge.
3. Global and international distribution understanding including legislation, cost implications, etc.
4. Experience of managing continual change and improvement.
5. Strong problem-solving skills; must possess good verbal and written communications skills and be capable of establishing solid, professional relationships and credibility to engage with customers.
6. Ability to understand the requirements of the business and apply a parts-based solution for the overall benefit of the business.
7. Experience with SAP would be advantageous.
8. The ability to work in a start-up/ramp-up phase would be advantageous.

If the role sounds of interest and you want to learn more, please apply. Please include a covering letter that supports your application along with any other supporting information.

If your application is successful, one of the team will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation!