Remote Automotive Parts Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development opportunities

Impactful remote role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Automotive Parts Specialist to join our distributed team, supporting operations nationwide. In this fully remote role, you will source, manage, and optimize automotive parts inventory, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness for service centers across the country.

You will collaborate with procurement, logistics, and technical teams to streamline the parts supply chain, handle warranty claims, and support warranty and service operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive parts management, inventory control, or related supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of automotive components, systems, and common repair needs.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and digital communication tools for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the inventory of automotive parts across multiple locations, utilizing digital systems.
• Source high-quality parts from approved suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms to achieve cost savings.
• Process parts orders efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to service centers and workshops.
• Analyze parts usage data to forecast demand and optimize stock levels, minimizing overstock and stockouts.
• Handle warranty claims related to parts, liaising with suppliers and service teams to resolve issues.
• Stay updated on new automotive parts, technologies, and supplier innovations to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Automotive parts management

Inventory control

Negotiation

Supplier relationships

Remote collaboration tools

Tools

Inventory management software

Digital communication tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Remote Automotive Parts Specialist to join their distributed team, supporting operations nationwide. In this fully remote position, you will be the go-to expert for sourcing, managing, and optimizing automotive parts inventory, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness. You will work closely with procurement, logistics, and technical teams to streamline the parts supply chain and support warranty claims and service operations. This role is ideal for a highly organized and knowledgeable individual who thrives in a remote work setting and possesses a deep understanding of automotive components and supply chain management, contributing significantly to the efficiency of our client's national automotive service network.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the inventory of automotive parts across multiple locations, utilizing digital systems.
• Source high-quality parts from approved suppliers, negotiating pricing and terms to achieve cost savings.
• Process parts orders efficiently, ensuring timely delivery to service centers and workshops.
• Analyze parts usage data to forecast demand and optimize stock levels, minimizing overstock and stockouts.
• Handle warranty claims related to parts, liaising with suppliers and service teams to resolve issues.
• Stay updated on new automotive parts, technologies, and supplier innovations to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Proven experience in automotive parts management, inventory control, or a related supply chain role.
• Strong understanding of automotive components, systems, and common repair needs.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and digital communication tools for remote collaboration.
• High degree of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and proactively.
• A passion for the automotive industry and a commitment to maintaining efficient operations remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere within the country.
• Opportunities for professional development in supply chain and inventory management.
• Contribution to a dynamic and forward-thinking automotive service organization.
• The chance to significantly impact operational efficiency from a remote setting.