Responsibilities:
Demand Planning & Procurement
- Manage the integration and alignment between the ERP system and Demand Planning platform
- Review forecast-driven order recommendations and validate stock requirements
- Generate and manage Purchase Orders while monitoring supplier delivery performance
- Investigate forecasting discrepancies and lost sales trends to improve replenishment accuracy
- Assess supply chain and planning efficiencies, recommending improvements where required
Product & Category Management- Maintain and enhance product ranges in line with customer demand and market trends
- Identify opportunities for new products and category expansion, preparing supporting business cases
- Conduct competitor and industry analysis to ensure the business remains competitively positioned
- Ensure all products comply with required specifications and relevant Consumer Protection legislation
Inventory & Commercial Performance- Monitor stockholding, product movement and overall inventory performance
- Implement strategies to reduce slow-moving, excess or obsolete stock
- Analyse sales trends, profitability, margins and market share performance
- Maintain competitive pricing structures aligned with business margin objectives
Supplier & Internal Relationship Management- Build and strengthen long-term supplier relationships
- Negotiate pricing structures, rebates, payment terms and trading agreements
- Evaluate supplier performance against agreed service levels and quality expectations
- Work closely with sales, marketing and branch teams to support category success and growth initiatives
Marketing & Sales Enablement- Assist with product launches, promotions and category marketing initiatives
- Evaluate marketing effectiveness and support sales growth strategies
- Provide product training, market insights and sales support tools to internal stakeholders
Minimum Requirements:- Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce or a related discipline in the Automotive Industry
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Product Management, Procurement or Demand Planning
- Strong ERP systems experience with advanced Excel proficiency
- Solid analytical, commercial and financial acumen
- Proven supplier negotiation and supplier management experience
- Previous Automotive Aftermarket exposure will be highly advantageous
- Motor Industry experience Essential!
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 2 weeks from advertising.
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