Remote Automotive Parts Coordinator

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary and remote‑w

Flexible working hours

Remote work allowance

Professional growth in supply chain

Home-office setup support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Automotive Parts Coordinator to manage parts procurement and logistics across our service network. You will ensure timely availability of automotive parts, maintain supplier relationships, and optimize inventory levels from a remote setting.

You will collaborate with service managers and technicians, utilizing digital tools to maintain seamless communications and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive parts management, inventory control, or a related field.
• Familiarity with automotive parts catalogs, numbering systems, and common vehicle components.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and standard office productivity tools.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ordering, receiving, and distribution of automotive parts to service locations.
• Manage relationships with parts suppliers, negotiating prices and ensuring timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using the company's inventory management system.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder parts as needed to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
• Process invoices and ensure proper documentation for all parts transactions.
• Collaborate remotely with service teams to understand parts requirements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Automotive parts management

Inventory control

Supplier relationship management

Inventory management software

Remote communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Office productivity tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Remote Automotive Parts Coordinator to manage parts procurement and logistics for their expanding network. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of necessary automotive parts, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory levels to support service operations efficiently. You will work collaboratively with service managers and technicians across different locations, utilizing digital tools to maintain seamless communication and operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized individual with a strong background in automotive parts management to contribute to operational excellence from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ordering, receiving, and distribution of automotive parts to various service locations.
• Manage relationships with parts suppliers, negotiating prices and ensuring timely deliveries.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using the company's inventory management system.
• Monitor stock levels and reorder parts as needed to prevent shortages and minimize excess inventory.
• Process invoices and ensure proper documentation for all parts transactions.
• Collaborate remotely with service teams to understand parts requirements and resolve any discrepancies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in automotive parts management, inventory control, or a related field.
• Familiarity with automotive parts catalogs, numbering systems, and common vehicle components.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency with inventory management software and standard office productivity tools.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and remote work allowance.
• Flexible working hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in supply chain management.
• Contribution to a growing automotive service company with a focus on efficiency.
• The ability to perform your role effectively from the convenience of your home office.