Details:
- Salary: £33,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leyland Lancashire
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
Parts Manager
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Parts Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong background in parts management, stock control and supplier relationships to take responsibility for the efficient procurement, storage and distribution of parts and materials.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of parts to support vehicle builds, refurbishments, maintenance and repair operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Source, order, receive and maintain stock levels of parts and materials.
* Manage parts requirements for vehicle builds, refurbishments, maintenance and repairs.
* Oversee shipping and receiving operations, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.
* Issue parts to jobs accurately and efficiently.
* Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure effective stock control.
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, materials handling and supply chain workflows.
* Track and process warranty claims and supplier returns.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
* Negotiate pricing and terms where appropriate and monitor supplier performance.
* Maintain the parts management software, ensuring records and information are kept accurate and up to date.
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure parts are available when required and operational requirements are met.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Proven experience working within a parts environment, ideally in an automotive, commercial vehicle, engineering or similar setting.
* Strong knowledge of parts procurement, stock control and inventory management.
* Excellent organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
* A keen eye for detail, particularly when dealing with inventory and documentation.
* Good communication and supplier relationship management skills.
* The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a busy operational environment.
* Experience using parts or inventory management software.
* A proactive approach to identifying and improving processes.
What's on Offer
* £33,000 – £35,000 per annum
* Full-time position
* Opportunity to join an established and busy operation
* A varied role with responsibility across procurement, stock control and parts management
* The opportunity to make a real impact on operational efficiency
If you have previous experience in a parts environment and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you