Inventory Management: Oversee the procurement, storage, and distribution of automobile spare parts. Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, and conduct regular inventory audits to prevent stockouts or overstocking. Supplier Coordination: Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to source spare parts and components. Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure favorable procurement deals and ensure timely delivery of parts. Parts Ordering: Analyze demand forecasts, repair orders, and inventory levels to determine replenishment needs. Place orders for spare parts based on anticipated demand, lead times, and availability from suppliers. Quality Control: Inspect incoming spare parts for quality, accuracy, and conformity to specifications. Reject or return defective or non-compliant parts and follow up with suppliers to resolve issues or discrepancies. Stock Replenishment: Ensure that essential spare parts are always available to meet repair and maintenance requirements. Replenish stock levels promptly to minimize downtime and disruptions in vehicle servicing operations. Storage and Organization: Maintain a well-organized and efficient storage system for spare parts inventory. Arrange parts in designated storage areas, label bins or shelves, and implement inventory management systems to streamline retrieval and replenishment processes. Parts Identification: Identify, catalog, and label spare parts accurately to facilitate easy identification and retrieval. Maintain part numbers, descriptions, and specifications in inventory management systems for efficient tracking and management. Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records of spare parts transactions, including receipts, invoices, purchase orders, and inventory movements. Keep documentation up-to-date and accessible for audit purposes and reporting. Customer Service Support: Assist technicians, mechanics, and service advisors in identifying and sourcing required spare parts for vehicle repairs and servicing. Provide technical assistance, pricing information, and availability updates to support customer inquiries and orders. Budget Management: Manage spare parts procurement budgets and expenditures effectively. Monitor costs, analyze spending patterns, and identify opportunities for cost savings or optimization in parts procurement processes. Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations related to the procurement, storage, and handling of automotive spare parts. Implement safety measures to prevent accidents or injuries in the workplace. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency enhancement in spare parts management practices. Implement best practices, technology solutions, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives.