Automotive Parts Controller

SUMMARY:
Leading supplier of earthmoving equipment has an opportunity available for a Earthmoving / Automotive Parts Controller.  This position is based in Johannesburg, East Rand.

POSITION INFO:
Matric essential
Technical Qualification will secure ie. Diesel Mechanic Trade / Certificate or Diploma
Minimum of 3 - 4 years parts working experience is essential within a technical environment such as mining equipment, automotive or engineering industry etc.
MS Office – Proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, 

This position reports to the Head of Parts Business.

Duties:

Discuss with Management regarding new developments and improvements within the parts offerings
Advising teams of parts commonalities between machines – maintaining system parameters
Liaising with the relevant factories teams regarding parts
Liaising with all divisions regarding parts technical requirements
Assisting customers (Internal and External) with information and advice regarding the parts and components
Analysis of existing APRs (Additional Parts Requirements/Safety Stock) and incoming requests to establish the validity and necessity thereof
Compile recommended and critical parts list for site and customer specific
Verify recommended parts orders for exchanges by analyzing  time frames with system recommendation machine specific
Monitor part CSI’s to clear or upgrade parts in stock and submit 
Capture lost sales and report on the reasons related to the losses
Compare local vs Internal parts pricing
The Parts Controller is responsible for analysing parts requirements from a technical perspective and making recommendations to ensure we optimise our parts inventory holding and procurement practices.
Analysis of existing inventory and recommended spare parts lists will form part of the role
Maintaining Good Relations with internal stake holders
Supplying a written summary report of sales improvements, opportunities, and challenges on a fortnightly basis to his direct superior, report to include recommendations, projects, initiatives
Exploring opportunities for potential cost savings and discussing possible strategies with his direct superior
Maintaining regular contact with all stake holders to ensure maximum output is achieved in parts supply.

Job related skills
Analytical
Expert technical knowledge in parts and components 
Identifying opportunities to optimise the parts offerings.
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
Good communication skills
Identifying and defining problems in technical terms
Teamwork
Strategic thinking
Project planning
Forward thinking

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