Parts Manager (Senwes Equipment)

Senwes Equipment is an agricultural equipment and service business that offers agri-mechanisation, construction, forestry, mining products and implements, maintenance, precision farming and equipment rental solutions to producers and customers alike.

Senwes Equipment is recruiting a Parts Manager to manage the spares department and ensure sustainable financial performance, effective stock management and strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels, seasonal stock planning, purchasing and stock turnover to ensure the availability of parts and minimise excess or slow-moving stock.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through effective service, product support, promotions, farmers’ days and seasonal marketing activities.
• Oversee parts department administration, including purchasing programmes, price comparisons, PA report variances and weekly reporting to the Branch Manager.
• Manage and develop departmental staff by setting performance objectives, monitoring performance, providing feedback and identifying development opportunities.
• Manage the departmental budget by monitoring expenditure, income and profit margins, identifying variances and implementing corrective measures.

• National Senior Certificate.
• At least 3 years of relevant spare parts experience. Candidates with management experience will receive preference.
• Technical knowledge of equipment and machinery, with a good understanding of spare parts and product applications.
• Knowledge of stock management processes, including stock planning, stock turnover and stock-taking.
• Understanding of purchasing processes, sales margins and basic budget management.