Lead – Spare Parts

Growth For Impact; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth For Impact seeks an experienced leader to strategically manage the end-to-end spare parts business for automobile OEM operations in Bengaluru, ensuring lean inventory and timely distribution to dealers.

You will forecast demand, optimize warehousing, collaborate with Manufacturing/SCM for continual parts supply, and drive pricing strategies, loyalty programs, and aftersales improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, SCM, or Business Administration.
• 10–12 years of spare parts management experience in automotive OEMs, including ≥5 years in leadership.
• Proficiency in ERP/DMS and advanced inventory planning tools.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Data-driven decision-making and deep knowledge of dealer network dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end spare parts business for automotive OEM operations.
• Oversee forecasting and inventory holding costs.
• Supervise warehouse operations across central and regional distribution centers.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and SCM teams to ensure supply of genuine components.
• Optimize logistics and distribution to authorized dealer networks.
• Serve as escalation point for dealers on parts availability and orders.
• Implement automated ordering systems for dealer procurement.
• Define and implement pricing structures for spare parts.
• Conduct market benchmarking and analyze competitor pricing.
• Design loyalty programs and campaigns to boost parts revenue.
• Oversee warranty evaluation and dealer warrantyClaims management.
• Establish policies for parts returns, core exchanges, and scrap disposal.
• Track early parts failures with quality teams.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Dealer network knowledge

Multi-tasking

Problem-solving

Resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory planning tools

Job description

ROLE

• – Strategically lead and manage the end‑to‑end spare parts business for automobile OEM operations.
• – Oversee inventory management, including demand forecasting and optimal inventory holding costs.
• – Supervise warehouse operations across central and regional distribution centers to ensure lean management and timely dispatch.
• – Collaborate with Manufacturing and SCM teams to secure consistent supply of genuine components.
• – Optimize logistics and distribution framework for timely parts delivery to authorized dealer networks.
• – Serve as the primary escalation point for dealers regarding parts availability, emergency orders, and logistics constraints.
• – Implement automated ordering systems to streamline dealer procurement processes.
• – Define and implement strategic commercial pricing structures for spare parts.
• – Conduct market benchmarking and analyze competitor pricing and aftermarket threats.
• – Design incentive schemes, loyalty programs, and parts campaigns to boost parts revenue.
• – Oversee parts warranty evaluation process and manage warranty claims from dealers.
• – Establish policies for parts return, core exchanges, and disposal of scrap components.
• – Track early parts failures and collaborate with quality teams to report systematic component defects.

REQUIREMENTS

• – Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• – Minimum 10–12 years of experience in spare parts management within an automobile OEM, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• – Proficiency in ERP systems/DMS and advanced inventory planning tools.
• – Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• – Data‑driven decision‑making ability.
• – Deep knowledge of automotive dealer network dynamics.
• – Ability to multi‑task and handle a dynamic working environment.
• – Structured problem‑solving skills and a focus on high quality work.
• – Resilient attitude with the capacity to bounce back after setbacks.