Parts Manager - Automotive

We are looking for an experienced Parts Manager to lead the spare parts operations for our automotive business. The role will be responsible for parts sales, inventory planning, procurement, warehousing, pricing, and customer service while ensuring optimum stock availability, profitability, and operational efficiency. The position will work closely with Aftersales, Service, Sales, principals, suppliers, and key customers to support business growth and maintain high service standards. Key Responsibilities Manage the overall spare parts business, including retail, workshop, wholesale, and key account sales. Develop and implement parts sales strategies to achieve revenue, gross profit, and market share targets. Manage inventory levels, stock availability, ageing stock, obsolescence, and stock turnover. Ensure effective demand forecasting, ordering, replenishment, and procurement of parts. Monitor pricing, margins, discounts, and promotional activities to maintain business profitability. Build and maintain strong relationships with principals, suppliers, fleet customers, workshops, and wholesale customers. Work closely with the Service team to ensure timely availability of parts and minimize vehicle downtime. Monitor operational KPIs, sales performance, inventory movement, and customer service levels. Lead, develop, and manage the Parts team while ensuring effective processes and high standards of performance. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of experience in automotive spare parts operations, including experience in a managerial or senior leadership role. Strong experience managing parts sales, inventory, procurement, warehousing, and distribution. Good understanding of automotive parts operations, demand planning, stock management, and parts profitability. Experience working with automotive dealerships, distributors, OEMs, or major vehicle brands is preferred. Proven ability to manage sales targets, margins, inventory KPIs, and operational performance. Strong leadership, commercial, analytical, negotiation, and customer management skills. Good knowledge of ERP/DMS systems and automotive parts cataloguing systems. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred. If you have strong automotive parts management experience and a proven record of developing profitable parts operations, we would be interested in hearing from you. Show more Show less