Parts Manager

Job Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct management of the parts department. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures. The Parts Manager will accomplish effective logistical oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills. Exceed agreed / budgeted profit margins and increase market share through a well-developed and motivated parts team.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining strict control over inventory levels, by ensuring a high level of parts availability, to meet internal and external demand of product.
2. Regular review of purchase price associated to OE and/or local suppliers.
3. Achieve an acceptable market share, through maximizing sales of parts to trade and distribution to customers.
4. Plan, manage and monitor the implementation of governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics.
5. Implement processes to identify, manage risks and expose liabilities.
6. Source, manage, identify and address customer needs by providing a variety of related parts, products and accessories, to enhance satisfaction and retention.
7. Implement people resource planning in line with delivery, performance objectives, and budget.
8. Managing the receiving, shipping, handling, distribution, and storage of all freight, products, and local/international supplies that come in and out of the warehouses.
9. Ensuring all orders are shipped to customers (internal and external) in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules.
10. Communicating all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties (internal and external).
11. Planning warehouse layout and space requirements to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization.
12. Considering full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space.
13. Enforcing company policies regarding security and safety to maintain a safe working environment.
14. Investigating causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters, adjusting where necessary.

Core Competencies:

1. Customer Focus
2. Communication
3. Teamwork
4. Quality Oriented
5. Time Management
6. Adaptability/ Flexibility
7. Creative and Innovative Thinking
8. Planning and Organizing
9. Problem Solving
10. Result Focused
11. Accountability and Dependability
12. Ethics and Integrity
13. Mediating and Negotiating
14. Leadership
15. Coaching and Mentoring
16. Staff Management
17. Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations

Qualifications and Level of Experience Required:

1. Postgraduate, diploma and prior experience in Parts Management and/or Inventory Management.
2. Driver’s License.
3. Managerial experience in a parts department.
4. Ability to make calculations such as discounts, freight estimates, dimensional weight, invoices, and percentages.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
6. Autoline Experience.
7. Ability to make decisions.
8. Good knowledge of Parts Stock ordering and Controls.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

All applications (complete CV) must be submitted via email to careers@goscor.co.za. Ref: GLTJ 11/24/144

The Goscor Group believes in transparency in the recruitment process, as we believe that this benefits both the applicant and the broader Group. So please note that reference checks will be performed on all applicants currently employed anywhere within Goscor / Bud should they apply for this role. These checks will be performed solely at management’s discretion and are likely to involve discussions with your direct line manager and/or other management (where relevant/necessary). Should you not consent to this, Goscor reserves the right to not take your application further.

The Goscor Group is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status.

Please note that by applying for this position you agree to your personal information being processed and verified where applicable by the recruiting company or its agents.

Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.