PARTS INTERPRETER

SSG; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business is looking for a dedicated individual to manage sales and stock control in Welshpool. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and a strong customer-focused mindset, along with skills in using Microsoft NAV or similar ERP systems. Responsibilities include managing inventory, coordinating procurement, and providing customer support. Join a great culture and modern team that values excellence and offers benefits such as a day off on your birthday.

Benefits

Modern facilities

Training

Great culture

Day off on your birthday

Qualifications

• Current forklift licence preferable.
• Current manual driver’s licence/MR licence advantageous.
• Good understanding of computer systems.
• Prior experience in transport, mechanical, or automotive industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out storage and stock control procedures.
• Coordinate with the Group Procurement Officer to maintain minimum stock levels.
• Customer advice and sales activities.
• Monitor stock levels monthly for all parts.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft NAV or equivalent ERP system

Job description

Southern States Group is a very successful family‑owned business, with a great culture. We are renowned for delivering world’s best technologies and exceptional innovation & customer service. Since 1993, we have established ourselves as a key equipment, service, and parts supplier to major transport and logistics companies in Australia. Today, our world‑leading brands include:

• Thermo King – Transport Refrigeration of trailers, trucks, vans, intermodal and air cargo
• TransitAir – Rail HVAC – Air conditioning for Trains and trams and locomotives
• Whiting – Roller shutters doors for all transport vehicles
• Robinson – Roller shutters for service vehicles
• Joloda Hydraroll – Moving floors for vehicles and warehouses
• Anteo – Tail lifts for trailers, trucks, vans, and utilities

The Role

Reporting to the Parts Manager, the emphasis of this role is to provide sales, stock control, stock flow and administration in relation to replacement parts for Thermo King, Anteo, Whiting and other products as and when required.

This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

RESONSIBILITIES

• Carry out storage and stock control procedures.
• Coordinate with the Group Procurement Officer to maintain minimum stock levels.
• Responsible for ensuring that all goods purchased with a PO are receipted into the warehouse and relevant process is followed. In addition, all goods are accounted for and unpacked - reconciled.
• Customer advice and sales activities.
• Fill orders and arrange dispatch.
• Monitor stock levels monthly for all parts, measure inventory turnover rates and ensure stock levels are at the appropriate levels based on reorder points and safety stock.
• Verify stock quantity and quality delivered is correct and invoices reflect agreed prices.
• Use Microsoft NAV or equivalent ERP system to receipt goods.
• Communicate to customers as to the status of arrival of ordered parts/goods.
• Monitor part performance and address slow moving/inadequate part performance as necessary.
• Support the other members of the Group Operations Department as required.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of files and records for an efficient operation of the parts department within the system.
• Maintain strong supplier and customer relationships.
• Promote strong relations with sub‑agents and product dealers to support customer needs.
• Carry out all other tasks requested by Management.
• Ensure all Department processes, procedures and activities are recorded and that ongoing reviews and corrective actions are performed to ensure the Department is improving continuously.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve processes and systems.
• Monday to Friday rotating roster with some overtime and Saturday work if and when required.

Who we require

• A current forklift licence is preferable
• A current manual driver’s licence/MR licence would be advantageous
• A good understanding of computer systems
• Demonstrate a supportive customer‑focused mindset
• Display a positive attitude and attention to detail
• Excellent communications skills
• Time Management
• Able to prioritise tasks
• Forklift licence (preferable)
• Prior experience in either the transport, mechanical or automotive industries preferred but not essential.

If you want to be part of a fantastic team that enjoys:

• Modern facilities
• Training
• Great Culture
• A day off on your birthday!

APPLY NOW!

All applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

We thank all of you for applying but we will only be contacting those successful applications. We look forward to hearing from you.

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