Auto Parts Specialist: Inventory, Sourcing & Customer Support

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Staff discounts on parts and servicing

Career growth opportunities

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Parts Specialist for its George, Western Cape dealership. You will manage the busy parts department, maintain stock levels, process orders, and support service advisors and technicians to ensure vehicles stay on the road.

The role requires deep parts knowledge, strong inventory management, and excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams. A valid driver's license and proficiency with Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an automotive parts department is essential.
• Solid knowledge of automotive parts and their applications across various makes.
• Experience with stock control and parts cataloging software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory levels to support service and sales.
• Process parts orders for service advisors, technicians and customers.
• Source and procure parts from suppliers with favourable terms.
• Identify parts, verify numbers and descriptions for repairs.
• Assist customers with availability, pricing and compatibility.
• Conduct regular stock takes and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure a clean, safe parts department environment.

Skills

Inventory management

Parts knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Dealership environment

Tools

Inventory management software

Parts cataloging software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Automotive Parts Specialist for its George, Western Cape dealership. You will manage the busy parts department, maintain stock levels, process orders, and support service advisors and technicians to ensure vehicles stay on the road.

The role requires deep parts knowledge, strong inventory management, and excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams. A valid driver's license and proficiency with Excel are preferred.