Fcsd Parts Supply & Logistics

Ford Motor Company Of Southern Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Gauteng, Pretoria is seeking a Logistics and Supply Management professional. The role involves improving fill rates, managing inventory, and collaborating closely across departments to enhance customer experience. Candidates should have a university degree in relevant fields and experience within the automotive industry. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential along with excellent presentation abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years within the Automotive Industry.
• Customer service experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Achieve first pick fill rate and support revenue targets.
• Manage inventory and aged dealer back orders.
• Handle vehicle off road orders and monitor Supplier performance.
• Conduct Launch Readiness reviews and maintain strong stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Intermediate MS Office

Analytical and numerical skills

Alteryx experience

Business acumen

Presentation skills

Collaborative skills

Time management

Education

University Degree in Logistics/Supply Chain management/Data Analytics/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job title : FCSD Parts Supply & Logistics

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 21, 2025

Technical Skills

• Intermediate MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, numerical skills and business acumen to support business operations Alteryx and ODBC experience will be an advantage
• Be able to present to senior management
• Outstanding written & verbal presentation skills required for external & Senior Management interaction

Soft Skills

• Be able to work under pressure
• Deadline and Results driven
• Cross cultural interpersonal skills
• Be able to multi-task
• Time Management - Managing one\'s own time and the time of others.
• Good communication and listening skills
• Self-starter capable of operating independently on multiple tasks while ensuring project deadlines are met.
• Strategic Thinking
• Innovation
• Collaboration

Responsibilities

• To achieve the first pick fill rate, minimize vehicle off road customers and backorder percentage of days business in line with published position objectives and in support of the revenue target of the Customer Service Operation.
• To achieve Inventory and Turn Rate % in line with published company objectives.
• Manage and control aged dealer back orders and overdue supplier orders to the minimums specified.
• Review forecast changes, stock order suggestions, and identify the unusual trends.
• Handle “Vehicle off road” orders promptly and provide accurate information to dealers.
• Manage the order to invoice days for all export customers in line with Company objectives.
• Monitor Supplier performance.
• Conduct Launch Readiness reviews and follow up stock orders for new vehicles.
• Preparation and consolidation for leadership engagements reports.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration
• Work closely with SCM, Sales and Marketing, Purchasing, Warehouse, STA, Payables for early resolution of supply, payment, customer experience issues.
• Cross-Functional Projects
• Build strong working relationship and regular interactions with multiple skill teams :
• Suppliers
• Warehouse
• Manufacturing Plant
• Marketing and Sales
• GBS (India) Supply Team
• New Model Launch Team
• Purchasing
• STA
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Engage with key stakeholders to understand their needs and provide solutions that support the overall mission of the team.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years within the Automotive Industry
• Customer service / experience – beneficial

Qualification

• University Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain management / Data Analytics or Industrial Engineering or Relevant Field.