Automotive Parts Inventory Controller - OEM Level - Gauteng, Midrand

Recruiter:

Select Motor Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000718/DP

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Reports to: National Parts Manager
Remuneration: Market Related dependent on skill set, knowledge, and experience

Purpose Of The Job:

Our client is looking for an experienced Parts Inventory Controller to manage parts stock levels to ensure accuracy and availability by monitoring part number movement categories, reconciling physical stock with system records, processing orders and shipments, investigating discrepancies, and supplying accurate ETA information to dealers.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Ensure parts stock availability for dealer network through movement category analysis
Reduce warehouse ageing stock effectively
Investigate and resolve dealer parts supply discrepancy claims
Obtain and provide accurate parts ETA information to dealers
Maintain strong relationships with dealer networks
Support dealers to generate parts sales revenue
Attend management meetings regularly
Implement strategies to reduce VOR back orders and meet CSI targets
Provide professional support to dealers for market understanding and business/marketing plan development
Adapt flexibly to evolving business needs
Exhibit strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Communicate clear and consistent instructions
Demonstrate excellent people management skills
Act as a self-starter with excellent follow-through on queries and tasks
Operate effectively under pressure with great attention to detail
Provide proactive leadership with sound judgment in decision-making

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Supply Chain Diploma
Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive industry at dealership or OEM level
Exposure to senior dealership personnel including Dealer Principals (DPs) and Franchise Executives
Proven expertise in Parts Inventory Control and ETA management
Understanding of automotive industry segments and parts operations
Familiarity with OEM or Dealer DMS/WMS systems
Strong people management and teamwork skills
Self-management and strong organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Office suite
Willingness to work after hours and weekends when required for functions or events
Motor Industry experience essential!

Technical Competencies:

In-depth parts knowledge including part number movement, forecasting, and ageing stock analysis
Computer literacy with good communication capabilities
Skilled in predictive modelling and new model parts ordering strategies

Behavioural Competencies:

Analytical skills with ability to assess scenarios and solve problems
Strong negotiation, attention to detail, communication, and project management skills
Flexible working hours and emotional resilience in demanding environments

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Administration:
Update back-order lines report - Monthly
Update dealer discrepancies report - Monthly
Update outstanding/incomplete ETA info - Monthly
Sales:
Achieve parts back-order line targets (VOR and normal stock) - Monthly
Achieve parts ETA information targets - Monthly
Resolve dealer discrepancy claims - Monthly
Business Improvement:
Maintain - 400 back-order lines (combined VOR and normal) - Monthly

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday 12 December 2025.

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