Job Role: The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct management of parts department. This includes accountability for inbound and outbound freight, as well as adherence to legislative, safety, and organizational policies and procedures. The Parts Manager will accomplish effective logistical oversight through strong leadership and decision-making skills. Exceed agreed / budgeted profit margins and increase market share through a well-developed and motivated parts team. Responsibilities: Achieve an acceptable market share, through maximizing sales of parts to trade and distribution to customers. Plan, manage and monitor the implementation of governance, compliance, integrity, and ethics. Ensure processes to identify, manage risks and expose liabilities, is in place. Plan and manage financial activities in line with approved policies, processes, and procedures. Manage, identify, and address customer needs by providing a variety of related parts, products and accessories, to enhance satisfaction and retention of customers. Implement people resource planning in line with delivery, performance objectives, and budget. Coordinate and monitor the sales and marketing activities of parts, products, and accessories for delivering against planned initiatives. Managing the receiving, shipping, handling, distribution, and storage of all freight, product, and supplies that come in and out of the warehouses. Ensuring all production orders are shipped to customers in a timely manner in adherence to delivery schedules. Communicating all delays or variances in inbound/outbound freight to the appropriate parties. Maintaining strict control over inventory levels to meet internal and external demand of product. Planning warehouse layout and space requirements to prevent loss or damage, and to achieve full warehouse optimization. Considering full implications of freight turnover, size, weight, and other factors when allocating warehouse space. Enforcing company’s policies regarding security and safety to maintain a safe working environment. Supervising a team of warehouse employees. Investigating causes of lost or damaged shipments and other matters, adjusting where necessary. Core Competencies: Customer Focus Communication Teamwork Quality Orientation Time Management Adaptability/ Flexibility Creative and Innovative Thinking Planning and Organizing Problem Solving Result Focus Accountability and Dependability Ethics and Integrity Mediating and Negotiating Leadership Coaching and Mentoring Staff Management Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations Qualifications and Level of Experience Required: Post Graduate , diploma and prior experience . Driver’s License Management experience in a Parts Department. Ability to make calculations such as discounts, freight estimates, dimensional weight, invoices, and percentages. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Autoline Experience. Ability to make decisions. Good knowledge of Parts Stock ordering and Controls. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.All applications (complete CV) must be submitted no later than close of business on Friday, 05th April 2024.Email: careers@goscor.co.za Ref: GLTD 03/24/1035. The Goscor Group is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against persons because of age, race, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr