Parts Manager

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the mobility sector is seeking a Spare Parts Manager to oversee spare parts operations. This role involves setting up a parts warehouse, managing inventory, and ensuring efficient supply to dealers. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in the automotive industry to implement effective inventory strategies and optimize parts-related IT systems. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to transforming the transportation sector with eco-friendly solutions tailored for commercial vehicle needs.

Benefits

Company Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in spare parts management in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle parts and warehouse management.

Responsibilities

• Develop warehouse strategy and manage operations.
• Implement part numbering system and manage parts data.
• Lead system selection and provide data analysis.

Skills

Spare Parts Management

Warehouse Management

Inventory Planning

Parts IT Systems (DMS, WMS)

Data Management

Dealer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Dealer Management System (DMS)

Job description

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Location: Ealing, London (Hybrid/Travelling) + Company Car Allowance

Role Overview:

Jameel Motors is the global mobility sector brand of Abdul Latif Jameel and the official distributor for Farizon Auto in the UK. Farizon is launching its innovative SV in the UK in 2025. These vehicles promise to transform the transportation sector with innovative, eco-friendly solutions tailored to meet the needs of the UK's van drivers and fleets.

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Spare Parts Manager to lead our spare parts operations. The successful candidate will be from an OEM or Distribution background, and will be responsible for setting up our parts warehouse, developing and implementing efficient inventory management systems, and ensuring the timely and accurate supply of genuine parts to our dealer network. This role requires a strong understanding of vehicle parts, extensive experience in warehouse management, and expertise in parts-related IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Warehouse Setup and Management: Develop warehouse strategy, manage operations and implement WMS.
• Part Number Categorization and Data Management: Implement a part numbering system, manage parts data, and oversee the electronic parts catalogue.
• Inventory Planning and Control: Develop inventory strategies, manage control procedures, manage supplier relationships, and monitor KPIs (stock turn, fill rate, etc.).
• Parts IT Systems: Lead system selection and implementation (DMS, WMS), manage systems, optimize their use, and provide data analysis and reporting.
• Dealer Support and Relationship Management: Serve as the main point of contact for dealers, manage order processing, provide technical support, and build strong relationships.
• Team Leadership and Development: Recruit, train, and manage the parts team, set expectations, and provide development opportunities.
• Budget Management and Cost Control: Develop and manage the parts department budget, control expenses, and provide financial reports.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills:

• Extensive experience of spare parts management experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on commercial vehicles.
• Expertise in parts management IT systems (DMS, WMS).
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in setting up and managing a parts warehouse.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle parts and warehouse management.
• Understanding of part number systems, data management, and electronic parts catalogues.
• Proficiency in inventory planning and forecasting.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!