Parts & Accessories Manager (Automotive /OEM)

Geely Auto; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely Auto Australia is seeking a senior Parts & Accessories Manager to lead the national strategy for parts and accessories, align pricing and revenue growth, and optimise the P&L across the business. You will oversee supply, approvals, and dealer support to ensure consistent performance across the network.

With 5-7 years in a related leadership role, you will drive efficiency in supply chain, establish governance, and collaborate with regional teams to grow parts and accessories sales while

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in a parts leadership role within an automotive OEM, importer, or distributor environment.
• Experience across both operations and accessories/commercial programs, with understanding of accessory business drivers.
• Solid understanding of wholesale and retail parts operations, pricing strategies, and dealer support frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end parts and accessories lifecycle including forecasting, procurement, pricing, and performance optimisation.
• Experience managing 3PL partners, including SLA monitoring and escalation handling.
• Proficiency in ERP and DMS systems with strong analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national parts and accessories strategy.
• Own and drive parts and accessories P&L performance including revenue, margin, cost control, and working capital optimization.
• Define pricing strategies, commercial policies, and revenue growth initiatives across parts and accessories.
• Lead the development and expansion of the accessories portfolio aligned with demand and brand positioning.
• Drive accessory attachment rate across vehicle sales by integrating accessories into the full customer journey.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

DMS systems

Job description

Parts & Accessories Manager (Automotive /OEM)

Geely is a global leader in smart electric vehicles and automotive innovation.

Own iconic brands like Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and hold a 17% stake in Aston Martin.

With $100B+ assets and 140,000+ employees worldwide.

30,000+ engineers & designers across China, Sweden, the UK, the U.S., and Germany.

4,000+ sales/service locations worldwide.

Fortune Global 500 company for 13 consecutive years.

Pioneering AI-driven automotive solutions with one of the largest cloud computing center powers (1.02 Exaflops/sec).

Geely’s Geespace launched 20 satellites to enable safe autonomous driving.

World-class digitalisation and AI-driven manufacturing.

Mission & Vision:

A Sustainable Future, A Better World.

Core Value:

Truth-seeking & practical, hardworking & enterprising, collaborative & innovative.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a national parts and accessories strategy, aligned with Geely Auto Australia’s overall business objectives.
• Own and drive parts and accessories P&L performance, including revenue, margin, cost control, and working capital optimisation.
• Define pricing strategies, commercial policies, and revenue growth initiatives across both parts and accessories.

Accessories & Growth

• Lead the development and expansion of the accessories (genuine and lifestyle products) portfolio, aligned with customer demand, market trends, and brand positioning.
• Possessing experience in developing high-quality attachments, being familiar with the relevant processes, and having the ability to design corresponding business models.
• Drive accessory attachment rate across vehicle sales by integrating accessories into the full customer journey (pre-sale, point-of-sale, and aftersales).
• Develop accessory campaigns, bundling strategies, and promotional programs to maximise revenue and dealer profitability.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Dealer Network teams to embed accessories into core commercial strategy.

Supply Chain & Operations

• Lead end-to-end parts supply chain management to optimise stock levels, availability, and inventory accuracy, minimising shortages and excess inventory.
• Oversee supplier management, master data accuracy, lead times, forecasting, procurement, and pricing.
• Monitor and analyse inventory turnover, fill rates, and obsolete stock, and implement initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Develop advanced demand planning and forecasting capabilities to support business growth and reduce stock risk.
• Oversee performance and compliance of suppliers, 3PL warehousing, and logistics partners, ensuring SLA adherence and continuous improvement.
• Drive cost-to-serve reduction initiatives and optimise warehousing and logistics costs.
• Manage dealer parts policies, training, and performance, ensuring consistency across the network for parts ordering, stocking, and accessory fitment ratio.
• Drive continuous improvement through structured dealer performance reviews.
• Implement dealer incentive programs and performance frameworks to drive parts retention, service absorption, and accessory penetration.
• Collaborate with regional teams and dealers to identify opportunities to improve service quality and grow parts and accessories sales.

Process, Systems & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain national parts and accessories processes, procedures, and reporting frameworks.
• Build scalable operating models, systems integration, and governance structures to support long-term business growth.
• Coordinate with HQ and stakeholders to improve system integration and operational efficiency.

Quality, Warranty & Risk Management

• Oversee warranty returns, root-cause analysis for defective parts, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Establish robust quality monitoring, recall support, and risk mitigation processes aligned with regulatory and brand standards.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Consumer Law and internal quality requirements.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise and develop parts team members, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Act as the escalation point for complex dealer and customer issues.
• Influence and align cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Aftersales, Finance, Marketing, HQ) to deliver integrated business outcomes.

Job Requirements:

• 5-7 years' experience in a parts leadership role within an automotive OEM, importer, or distributor environment.
• Demonstrated experience across both operations and accessories/commercial programs, with a strong understanding of accessory business drivers and customer behaviour.
• Solid understanding of wholesale and retail parts operations, pricing strategies, and dealer support frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end parts and accessories lifecycle, including forecasting, procurement, pricing, and performance optimisation.
• Experience managing 3PL partners, including SLA monitoring, performance feedback, and escalation handling.
• Proficiency in ERP and DMS systems, with strong analytical capability to interpret data and drive business improvements.
• Strong commercial acumen with ownership mindset, able to balance revenue growth, cost control, and customer experience.
• Experience driving dealer performance through structured programs, incentives, and commercial frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence both internal and external partners.
• Experience in building or scaling parts operations in a new market or high-growth environment is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Australian Consumer Law and warranty-related parts processes.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

Office & Transport & Others:

* Please note this is a 2 years fix-term position, with strong potential to transition to permanent employment, subject to business needs and individual performance.

Newly renovated modern office with electric adjustable sit-stand desks.

Only a 4 mins walk from Macquarie Park Metro station to our office, easy driving access via A3, Epping Rd, and M2 nearby.