Automotive Parts Manager

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts on parts and cars

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Automotive Parts Manager to oversee the parts department operations, inventory, staff, and profitability.

You will ensure product availability, drive sales, manage supplier relationships, and deliver exceptional service to workshops and customers.

This leadership role rewards performance with bonuses and provides development opportunities within a well-established automotive group.

Qualifications

• Experience as Automotive Parts Manager or senior parts department role.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, systems, and the automotive aftermarket.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of inventory control and financial management principles.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS) and inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of automotive parts, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing obsolescence.
• Lead, train, and motivate the parts department team to achieve sales and customer service targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase parts sales and profitability.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
• Oversee ordering, receiving, stocking, and shipping of parts accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor department performance through key metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Supply chain

Sales growth

Customer service

Tools

DMS

Inventory software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Automotive Parts Manager to oversee operations in their busy Centurion, Gauteng facility. You will be responsible for managing inventory, staff, and the overall profitability of the parts department. This leadership role requires a keen understanding of supply chain management, customer service, and financial reporting within the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving sales, controlling costs, and leading a high-performing team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that technicians have the parts they need and that customers receive exceptional service and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the inventory of automotive parts, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing obsolescence.
• Lead, train, and motivate the parts department team to achieve sales and customer service targets.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase parts sales and profitability.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable terms.
• Oversee the ordering, receiving, stocking, and shipping of parts accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor department performance through key metrics and provide regular reports to senior management.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Automotive Parts Manager or in a senior parts department role.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, systems, and the automotive aftermarket.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of inventory control and financial management principles.
• Proficiency with dealership management systems (DMS) and inventory software.
• A commitment to providing outstanding customer service and operational excellence in Centurion .

Benefits

• Attractive base salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry certifications.
• Generous employee discounts on parts and vehicles.
• A leadership role within a well-established automotive group in Centurion .