Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in automotive parts operations, preferably within an OEM dealership, automotive distributor, or structured passenger/light-vehicle parts environment.
• Preferably 2–3 years of experience in a senior supervisory or team-leading role, covering parts sales and support, inventory management, ordering, backorders, stores, or parts administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with DMS/ERP systems, OEM Electronic Parts Catalogues (EPC), ordering portals, inventory and KPI reporting, and cross-functional Service/Workshop support.

Desired Candidate Profile

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end automotive parts operations, including counter and workshop supply, parts ordering, replenishment, inventory control, stores operations, backorders, VOR, and special-order management.
• Strong understanding of VIN/chassis and EPC-based parts identification, part supersessions, OEM parts standards, warranty/core returns, and parts requirements for conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles.
• Sound commercial understanding of parts sales, gross margins, pricing and discount controls, inventory investment, stock ageing, obsolescence, and working-capital implications.
• Ability to interpret and monitor key parts KPIs, including parts availability/fill rate, backorders, inventory accuracy, stock turns, stock ageing, sales, gross margin, and service levels, and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Strong DMS/ERP and data-management capability, covering master data, ordering, receipts, issues, returns, transfers, reservations, stock adjustments, and operational reporting.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise, and coach Parts personnel, allocate workloads, manage operational escalations, and maintain service and productivity standards.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Service, Workshop, Sales, Warranty, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, OEMs, and suppliers.
• Strong leadership, commercial judgement, customer focus, analytical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills, with high standards of integrity and continuous improvement.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Employment Type

• Full-time

·      Highly accomplished and results-driven professional with 10+ years of experience in managing diverse aspects of logistics, procurement, and factory operations along with a proven track record in the strategic procurement of raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with quality standards

·      Profound working expertise in negotiating with suppliers and managing the procurement of raw materials, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to quality standards. Proficiency in overseeing the transmission of products for quality checks, maintaining high quality and compliance with industry standards

·      Adept at overseeing the transmission of goods for quality checks and playing a key role in the sourcing process. Skilled in hiring and managing casual labor, optimizing workforce efficiency. Demonstrates strong leadership in driving sales and service excellence, focusing on improving operational workflows and enhancing customer satisfaction.

·      Deft in overseeing factory operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety regulations. Good at defining and implementing forward-thinking procurement strategies, leveraging in-depth research and diverse resources

·      Familiar with using Microsoft Office Suite tools, Tally, and SAP (ICA); Conversant in developing and executing cost-saving strategies across procurement and logistics

·      Influential in pioneering the development of standardized practices for materials management and end-to-end supply chain planning. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining high standards in all facets of logistics and factory management