Manage stock levels, seasonal stock planning, purchasing and stock turnover to ensure the availability of parts and minimise excess or slow-moving stock.
Build and maintain customer relationships through effective service, product support, promotions, farmers' days and seasonal marketing activities.
Oversee parts department administration, including purchasing programmes, price comparisons, PA report variances and weekly reporting to the Branch Manager.
Manage and develop departmental staff by setting performance objectives, monitoring performance, providing feedback and identifying development opportunities.
Manage the departmental budget by monitoring expenditure, income and profit margins, identifying variances and implementing corrective measures.
Requirements
National Senior Certificate.
At least 3 years of relevant spare parts experience. Candidates with management experience will receive preference.
Technical knowledge of equipment and machinery, with a good understanding of spare parts and product applications.
Knowledge of stock management processes, including stock planning, stock turnover and stock-taking.
Understanding of purchasing processes, sales margins and basic budget management.