Automotive Parts Specialist / Inventory Manager

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24, a prominent automotive dealership in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA, seeks an Automotive Parts Specialist to manage a large inventory for service and retail. You will order, receive, stock, and issue parts while maintaining accurate records.

Use a dealership management system and inventory software to transact parts, conduct cycle counts, and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has strong parts knowledge, excellent organization, and a valid driver’s license; relocation

Qualifications

• Minimum proven experience as Automotive Parts Specialist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts, makes, and models.
• Experience with inventory management software and DMS.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management abilities.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Klerksdorp, North West, ZA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory levels of automotive parts and accessories.
• Order parts from manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery.
• Receive, inspect, and stock incoming parts efficiently.
• Issue parts to the service department technicians and retail customers.
• Use DMS or inventory software for all parts transactions.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventory checks to ensure accuracy.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock and recommend actions.
• Build and maintain relationships with parts suppliers.
• Assist customers and technicians in identifying and sourcing correct parts.
• Ensure the parts department is clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.

Skills

Parts knowledge

Inventory management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Relocation willingness

Tools

Inventory management software

DMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent automotive dealership in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Automotive Parts Specialist to manage their extensive inventory. This role is crucial for ensuring the availability of necessary parts for the service department and retail customers, optimizing stock levels, and managing supplier relationships. You will be responsible for ordering, receiving, stocking, and issuing parts, as well as maintaining accurate inventory records. The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of automotive parts, excellent organizational skills, and experience with inventory management systems. This position is central to the efficient operation of the dealership's parts department in Klerksdorp.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain accurate inventory levels of automotive parts and accessories.
• Order parts from manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery.
• Receive, inspect, and stock incoming parts efficiently.
• Issue parts to the service department technicians and retail customers.
• Utilize dealership management system (DMS) or inventory software for all parts transactions.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical inventory checks to ensure accuracy.
• Identify slow-moving or obsolete stock and recommend appropriate actions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with parts suppliers.
• Assist customers and technicians in identifying and sourcing correct parts.
• Ensure the parts department is clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Automotive Parts Specialist, Inventory Manager, or similar role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automotive parts, makes, and models.
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and dealership management systems (DMS).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in Klerksdorp.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• A passion for the automotive industry and an understanding of its parts ecosystem.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Klerksdorp, North West, ZA.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, potential for bonuses based on inventory accuracy and sales performance, and comprehensive benefits including medical aid and pension.
• You will work in a well-equipped parts department with access to a wide range of parts and systems.
• This role provides a stable career path within a respected automotive business.
• The position is located in Klerksdorp, North West, ZA, offering a great opportunity for professional growth.