Spare Parts Manager Passenger Cars

Spare Parts Manager
Department: Aftersales Department - Passenger Cars
Report To: Head of Aftersales
Work Location: Uxbridge England UB8 1DH (Fully Office-based)

Job Responsibilities

Leading a team to ensure the profitability and efficiency of the department

Liaising with China on any related parts issue or product related query

Supporting retailers with general part queries

Regular customer and key partner contact and reviews

Manage the spare parts operations from inventory control pricing policy and warehouse & logistics management

Receiving inventory Billing & Refunding Customers Data Entry (domestic import and export shipments)

Maximize profit through the effective operation of the parts team in UK which includes developing and negotiating with local parts and logistics suppliers in EU&UK

Ensure smooth logistics and minimize order-to-delivery lead time

Accurate forecasts to ensure maximum availability of inventory ensuring that there is sufficient supplies

Identify and evaluate suppliers who can offer replacement parts that match the quality of the originals

Prepare monthly and annual sales plans and targets and evaluate all activities for the department

Able to travel as required based on business demand

Create monthly and annual operational reports including P&L.

Manage the accessory programme in the UK market

Comply with all company health & safety/ COSHA safety regulations.

Mange parts stock turn

Support deal structure and pricing with business value analysis negotiation prices for proactive bids and proposals

Continuously review processes and carry out gap analysis to always continuously improve

Carry out quarterly team members one-to-ones

Manage team members holidays and sickness in line with the BYD HR policy

Represent BYD in a professional manner at all times

Any other reasonable duties requested by your line manager.

Job Requirements

Strong automotive parts business background (parts accessories and other products)

Minimum Bachelors degree in a technical/engineering/management field of study

5 years of experience in a similar role in automotive/ E-mobility within importer or OEM.

Organized with communication skills and an understanding of differences between countries cultures regulations. Self-learning the ability to discover and solve problems.

Solid knowledge of Excel. You should be comfortable with basic formulas (e.g. VLOOKUP SUMIF Pivot Tables) to clean and organize data.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

High-level attention to details time management and accuracy.

We offer

Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration;

Scottish Widow workplace pension;

25 days paid holidays public holidays;

On-site free parking;

Commute allowance;

Car sacrifice scheme

Department & company wide teambuilding events;

An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team