Automotive Parts, Logistics and Warehouse Manager - Johannesburg Eastern Suburbs

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: Market Related dependent on skill set, knowledge, and experience
 
About the company:
Proudly considered one of the country’s biggest forklift and warehousing company in the country, the company believes their customers deserve more than a materials handling solutions provider. Parts availability, range and delivery is top of mind in their superior after-sales service.
 
Purpose of the job:
 
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.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

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

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Quality Oriented
• Time Management
• Adaptability/ Flexibility
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Result Focused
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Mediating and Negotiating
• Leadership
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Staff Management
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations

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