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Description
A Royal Enfield Parts Manager oversees the procurement, inventory, and distribution of motorcycle parts, ensuring timely availability and efficient management of the parts department. This role involves managing budgets, tracking inventory levels, and potentially supervising a team, including hiring and training. Strong business acumen, communication skills, and a passion for motorcycles are often desired. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Key Responsibilities: Inventory Management: Maintaining optimal stock levels, monitoring inventory turnover, and minimizing obsolescence. Procurement: Sourcing parts from suppliers, negotiating prices, and managing purchase orders. Distribution: Ensuring timely delivery of parts to service centers or customers. Budget Management: Managing the parts department's budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost-effectiveness. Team Leadership: Supervising and training staff, including hiring and performance management. Customer Service: Potentially interacting with customers to assist with parts selection and sales. Relationship Management: Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers. Reporting: Generating reports on inventory levels, sales, and other relevant metrics. Required Skills and Experience: Experience: 4-6 years of experience in the automotive or motorcycle industry, particularly with spare parts, is often required. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of motorcycle parts and their applications. Business Acumen: Strong understanding of business principles, budgeting, and financial management. People Management: Experience in supervising and motivating a team. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with suppliers, customers, and team members. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and identify areas for improvement. Passion for Motorcycles: A genuine interest in motorcycles, particularly Royal Enfield, is often seen as a plus. System Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant systems like SAP or other inventory management software.
