Parts Manager

Uniting Holding; Ireland; Remote; EUR 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution in Ireland is seeking a skilled Parts Manager to lead the Parts/Stores team and own stock control, replenishment and inventory accuracy. The role ensures workshop requirements are met and maintains strong supplier relationships for pricing and service levels.

The ideal candidate has proven leadership in parts operations, KPI management and a detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement in a busy dealership

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Parts Manager within a main motor dealership is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts operations, stock control and replenishment.
• Proven experience leading and developing a Parts team.
• Strong supplier management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Experience managing KPIs, stock accuracy and departmental performance.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confident working with dealer management, parts and inventory systems.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Parts / Stores team.
• Take full ownership of stock control, replenishment and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure parts and consumables are available to support workshop requirements.
• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times and service levels.
• Control stock levels and investigate discrepancies.
• Work closely with Operations, Supervisors, & Accounts.
• Monitor departmental KPIs and drive improvements in efficiency and cost control.
• Maintain strong parts traceability and quality standards.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure the department operates in a professional, organised and customer-focused manner.

Skills

Parts operations

Stock control

Team leadership

Supplier management

KPI management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Inventory systems

Job description

About NVD:

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle

manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve

established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound

logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to

delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering

the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have

been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our

unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the

heart of our business today.

Pay and Benefits:

• Salary €50,000 p.a.

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Annual Leave Purchase Programme

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Pension Scheme.

• Discounted Gym Membership.

• Death In Service Benefit.

• Digital GP Service.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as aParts Manager within a main motor dealership is strongly

  preferred.

• Strong knowledge of automotive parts operations, stock control and replenishment.

• Proven experience leading and developing a Parts team.

• Strong supplier management and commercial negotiation skills.

• Experience managing KPIs, stock accuracy and departmental performance.

• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Confident working with dealer management, parts and inventory systems.

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the department.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and develop the Parts / Stores team.

• Take full ownership of stock control, replenishment and inventory accuracy.

• Ensure parts and consumables are available to support workshop requirements.

• Manage supplier relationships, pricing, lead times and service levels.

• Control stock levels and investigate discrepancies.

• Work closely with Operations, Supervisors, & Accounts.

• Monitor departmental KPIs and drive improvements in efficiency and cost control.

• Maintain strong parts traceability and quality standards.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

• Ensure the department operates in a professional, organised and customer-focused

  manner.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

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