Auto/OEM (Manufacturing) Spare Parts Manager

Auto Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully maintained vehicle

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Spare Parts Manager in Melbourne. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee daily operations, manage inventory, and ensure exceptional service for internal and external customers. The ideal candidate has proven leadership in the automotive sector and a strong focus on customer relationships. A competitive salary and a fully maintained vehicle will be provided.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a vehicle OEM or related environment.
• Strong inventory management and cost control experience.
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and ensure seamless parts distribution.
• Manage inventory across warehouse and mobile vans.
• Mentor and support your team to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Customer Relationship Management

ERP Systems Experience

Job description

Overview

Our client based in the outer South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne is seeking a dynamic and experienced Spare Parts Manager to lead their parts division. In this hands-on leadership role you'll oversee daily operations, manage inventory, and deliver exceptional and timely service to both internal manufacturing and external customers. If you're passionate about team leadership, process improvement, and driving profitability, this may be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and ensure seamless parts distribution
• Manage inventory across warehouse, mobile vans, and satellite location
• Mentor, support and work hands on with your team of 4, to achieve targets
• Oversee supply to internal and external customers, including invoicing, and ERP system processes
• Drive department performance, profitability, and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety and company policies

Experience

• Proven leadership in a vehicle OEM or related environment
• Strong inventory management and cost control experience
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent relationship-building skills
• Hands-on, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach
• Experience with ERP systems

Benefits

This is a great opportunity to be part of a long established and globally respected brand, where you will contribute to the ongoing success of your department. Along with a competitive salary, a fully maintained vehicle will also be provided to the successful candidate.

Apply and eligibility

Apply in confidence with your resume. Organisation details will be shared with shortlisted candidates who meet the background criteria.

This role is open to Australian Citizens, Residents, or those with full work rights in Australia.

About Us

Automotive Recruitment Australia connects top talent with roles across the automotive industry — from aftermarket and OEM's to trucks and performance. We handle your career direction with professionalism and confidentiality.