Auto Parts Procurement & Inventory Analyst

Milton Resourcing; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional growth

Competitive benefits

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Milton Resourcing is seeking an experienced procurement specialist to join their dynamic automotive team in Pretoria. You will be responsible for analyzing sales data, forecasting parts requirements, and managing supplier relationships to ensure optimal inventory efficiency.

This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative work environment, competitive benefits, and the chance to influence operational excellence. If you're ready to leverage your skills in a leading automotive organization, apply now.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or automotive parts management.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with demand forecasting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to forecast parts requirements.
• Monitor stock movements and recommend inventory adjustments.
• Identify fast-moving, slow-moving, and obsolete stock and implement corrective actions.
• Generate monthly and quarterly demand reports for management.
• Place and track orders with suppliers, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Negotiate terms with suppliers while maintaining quality.
• Monitor currency fluctuations and landed costs.
• Maintain inventory to minimize backorders and lost sales.
• Support warehouse operations with procurement and delivery instructions.
• Collaborate with logistics providers to track shipments.
• Ensure compliance with OEM parts policies.
• Prepare reports on stock performance and procurement KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Experience with demand forecasting

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

R programming

Job description

Join a dynamic automotive organization renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative team culture where your analytical skills and commercial insight will directly influence parts procurement and inventory efficiency.

Where You'll Make an Impact:

• Analyze historical sales data, dealer demand, and market trends to accurately forecast parts requirements.

• Monitor stock movements and recommend adjustments to ensure optimal inventory levels.

• Identify and manage fast-moving, slow-moving, and obsolete stock, implementing necessary corrective actions.

• Generate comprehensive monthly and quarterly demand reports for management review.

• Place and track orders with local and international suppliers, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to lead times.

• Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers while maintaining quality standards.

• Monitor currency fluctuations, shipping costs, and customs duties to optimise landed costs.

• Maintain a healthy stock level to minimise backorders and lost sales.

• Support warehouse operations with clear procurement and delivery instructions.

• Collaborate with logistics providers to track shipments and resolve delays.

• Ensure compliance with OEM parts policies and procedures.

• Prepare regular reports on stock performance, fill rates, and procurement KPIs.

• Track supplier performance and escalate non-conformance issues.

• Maintain accurate pricing, cost updates in the ERP system, and proper documentation.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement, logistics, or automotive parts management.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with demand forecasting.

• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems.

• Excellent negotiation and supplier management abilities.

• Well-organized with a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

• Experience with export procedures and the R programming language is advantageous.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of currency management, customs procedures, and international sourcing.

What We'll Give You:

• An engaging full-time role at a reputable automotive organization.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• The chance to work in a collaborative team environment committed to operational excellence.

• Competitive benefits and a supportive work culture.

Are you ready to leverage your skills and grow your career with a leading automotive player? Apply now to be part of a team that values innovation, precision, and excellence.