Procurement and Sourcing: Source and procure automobile spare parts from suppliers and manufacturers, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and competitive pricing. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing agreements with suppliers to optimize procurement processes and minimize costs. Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels of automobile spare parts, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and replenishing inventory to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock and carrying costs. Implement inventory control systems, such as barcode scanning or RFID technology, to track inventory levels accurately. Stock Reconciliation and Auditing: Conduct regular stock reconciliation and audits to verify inventory accuracy, identify discrepancies, and address issues related to shrinkage, loss, or damage. Implement measures to improve inventory accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies. Sales and Customer Service: Interact with customers, including automotive repair shops, dealerships, and individual vehicle owners, to understand their spare parts needs and provide assistance in identifying and sourcing the required parts. Process sales orders, handle inquiries, and ensure timely delivery of spare parts to customers. Product Knowledge: Develop in-depth knowledge of automobile spare parts, including their specifications, compatibility with different vehicle models, and application in various automotive systems (e.g., engine, transmission, suspension). Provide technical assistance and guidance to customers and staff regarding spare parts selection and installation. Vendor Management: Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers of automobile spare parts, ensuring reliable and timely supply of parts, resolving disputes or issues, and negotiating favorable terms and conditions. Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to ensure the authenticity, reliability, and performance of automobile spare parts. Conduct inspections and quality checks on incoming inventory to verify compliance with specifications and standards. Warehouse Management: Oversee warehouse operations, including storage, organization, and maintenance of spare parts inventory. Optimize warehouse layout and storage systems to maximize space utilization and efficiency in picking, packing, and shipping operations. Logistics and Distribution: Coordinate logistics and distribution of spare parts to customers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery. Manage transportation arrangements, shipping schedules, and tracking of shipments to meet delivery deadlines and customer expectations. Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of inventory transactions, sales orders, invoices, and shipping documents. Generate reports on inventory levels, sales performance, and other key metrics to monitor business operations and inform decision-making. Team Leadership: Supervise and train a team of warehouse staff, sales associates, and support personnel involved in spare parts operations. Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members to ensure productivity, performance, and job satisfaction. Problem-solving and Decision-making: Address operational challenges, resolve issues, and make informed decisions related to inventory management, procurement, sales, and customer service. Analyze data, trends, and feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed. Communication Skills: Communicate effectively with internal teams, external suppliers, vendors, and customers, conveying information clearly and professionally through verbal communication, written correspondence, and interpersonal interactions. Computer Proficiency: Utilize computerized systems, software, and tools for inventory management, sales tracking, order processing, and reporting. Proficiency in using inventory management software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office applications is essential. Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and safety protocols governing the handling, storage, and distribution of automobile spare parts. Implement measures to promote workplace safety, prevent accidents, and mitigate risks associated with spare parts operations.