Job Overview
Job Opportunity – Parts General Manager – National
Salary – market related. Client will look at your current/last rate and offer based on that – usually better to make it worth your while
Job Overview:
To provide parts operational support to the KIA dealer network and to lead the Importer parts function in order to optimize service, ensure sustained profitability and develop the dealer network operational standards. This role will focus on establishing, enhancing and optimizing qualitative processes required of an industry-leading parts management program, with overall objectives of improving quality and availability while optimising stockholding.
Minimum Requirements:
3-5 years experience in parts logistics in at a senior level
Systems experience: Automate, SAP and Autoline
Bachelors Degree
Valid driver license
NB: Position may require travel
Above average PC skills with demonstrated ability to use Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Establish, enhance and optimize qualitative processes and work-flow in all aspects of parts management
Responsible for inventory management which includes, amongst others Stockholding/ordering, Obsolescence/Ageing
Segment performance
Establish KPI’s and the required reports to assess parts management performance
Set and manage the commercial performance of the dealer network
Responsible for parts service levels to the dealer network
Responsible for the efficient operation of the warehouse, operations reviews and strategic plans
Implement productivity and quality standards
Meets warehouse operations financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget
Scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions
Management of parts vendor relationships and 3rd party service delivery processes
Ensure the parts operation meets all Occupational Health & Safety requirements
Maintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and developing employees
Responsible for development of an accessory strategy to enhance our vehicle product offering
Responsible for building commercial alliances, including BBBEE initiatives and for development of original parts panel business
Accountabilities
To manage and support the development of the Company Network in terms of “parts and service organization”, in addition assure that these are done according to company recommendations
Network Management
To set-up the organization (including recruitment) and the different management “tools” and Processes, in order to monitor and ensure the performance of the Team of Field Managers
To follow-up the indicators of each dealer (workshop and warehouse activities, warranty, personnel training), to respect the visual standards, and the deployment of the commercial actions
Network Development
To propose action plans for dealers in accordance with company recommendations
Technical Competencies
Excellent analytical skills, ability to mine and evaluate data to identify problems and root causes
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to understand complex technical issues and communicate them in a manner easily understandable by others
Project management from identifying defects in the current state to implementing solutions that result in the desired state
Highly effective team leadership
Strategic Orientation
If you are interested please send your CV in word format (include a recent photo) and copies of your qualifications to ria@justperfectstaff.co.za .
Indicate your current rate and availability.
SUBJECT LINE: Parts General Manager – National (CVs without subject lines will not be looked at)
Job Detail
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Experience3 Years
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INDUSTRYAutomotive