Automotive Parts, Logistics and Warehouse Manager - Johannesburg Eastern Suburbs

Recruiter:

Select Motor Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000570/DP

Date posted:

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

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

Core Competencies:

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

Minimum Qualification and Requirements:

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

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.

Applications should be submitted no later than Monday 24 March 2025.

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