Automotive Parts and Inventory Manager

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is partnered with a prominent Centurion automotive dealership seeking an Automotive Parts and Inventory Manager. You will oversee inventory, optimize stock levels, and ensure accurate parts availability to support the service team.

The role demands strong organizational and leadership abilities, with experience in inventory systems. The position offers a competitive salary and a pathway for professional growth within a well-established automotive group, based in Centurion, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive parts management or inventory control, preferably within a dealership environment.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, components, and their applications.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and dealership management systems (DMS).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Understanding of supply chain principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the automotive parts inventory, including receiving, stocking, and issuing parts.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to meet service department demands while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Utilize inventory management software to track stock, process orders, and generate reports.
• Develop and implement effective inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and prevent loss.
• Process and manage parts orders from suppliers and inter-branch transfers.
• Liaise with the service department to ensure timely availability of parts for repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor stock rotation and identify slow-moving or obsolete items for clearance.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure efficient organization and layout of the parts department storeroom.
• Train and supervise parts department staff, fostering a productive and customer-focused team.

Skills

Automotive parts management

Parts knowledge

Inventory software / DMS

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Driver's license

Supply chain understanding

Tools

Inventory management software

Dealership Management System (DMS)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent automotive dealership located in Centurion, Gauteng , is looking for a diligent and experienced Automotive Parts and Inventory Manager. This role is central to ensuring the efficient operation of the parts department, managing stock levels, ordering, and maintaining an accurate inventory of automotive parts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a keen understanding of automotive parts, and experience with inventory management systems. You will play a vital role in supporting the service department and contributing to the overall success of the dealership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the automotive parts inventory, including receiving, stocking, and issuing parts.
• Maintain optimal stock levels to meet service department demands while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence.
• Utilize inventory management software to track stock, process orders, and generate reports.
• Develop and implement effective inventory control procedures to ensure accuracy and prevent loss.
• Process and manage parts orders from suppliers and inter-branch transfers.
• Liaise with the service department to ensure timely availability of parts for repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor stock rotation and identify slow-moving or obsolete items for clearance.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Ensure efficient organization and layout of the parts department storeroom.
• Train and supervise parts department staff, fostering a productive and customer-focused team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in automotive parts management or inventory control, preferably within a dealership environment.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, components, and their applications.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and dealership management systems (DMS).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Understanding of supply chain principles is advantageous.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and a provident fund.
• This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a well-established automotive group.
• The company prides itself on a supportive work environment and invests in employee training and development.
• This position is based in the accessible and business-friendly area of Centurion, Gauteng .