Parts manager Work, Jobs in Longbridge, Wmd (with Salaries)

Parts Business Manager - 12 month contract
Lotus UK —Coventry
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Bachelor's degree
Car Parts Advisor
1st choice breakers ltd —Wolverhampton
- £24,420.00 - £38,450.23 a year
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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BMW Parts Advisor
Sytner BMW Coventry —Coventry
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
2d
Parts Advisor
Arnold Clark —Oldbury
- £12,200 a year
- Customer service
- Employee discount
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11d
Trainee Parts Advisor
Listers —Stratford-upon-Avon
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Organisational skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
8d
Workshop Administrator
Briggs Equipment —Cannock
- £27,684 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Trade Counter - Machinery and Parts Sales Advisor
Hughie Willett Machinery —Sutton Coldfield
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Vehicle Parts Advisor Apprenticeship
Calex UK —Worcester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- English
Parts Advisor Apprentice - Trade Supplier Level 2 - Coventry
GTG —Coventry
- Full-time
- English
- IT
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Branch Manager
Alliance Automotive Group LV —Evesham
- Windows
- Employee discount
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2d
Senior Parts Advisor
Lookers —Wolverhampton
- £31,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Parts Advisor
Lookers —Wolverhampton
- £30,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- IT
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Parts Specialist
LSH Auto —Birmingham
- £30,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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Parts Advisor
Fields of Bromsgrove —Bromsgrove
- £26,000 - £32,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Excel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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Parts and Stores Assistant
Axles Commercial Ltd —Featherstone
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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4d
Parts Administrator
Sovereign Refrigeration Ltd —Shenstone
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
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Operations Co-ordinator
Evolution Cooling Limited —Sandwell
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Forklift
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Parts Supervisor - Volkswagen
Johnsons Cars —Wolverhampton
- £28,700 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
1d
Parts Advisor
Marshall Motor Group —Birmingham
- £37,500 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
10d
Floating Parts Supervisor
Johnsons Cars —Birmingham
- £28,700 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply

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Parts Business Manager - 12 month contract

Lotus UK
Coventry

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Job details

Fixed term contract

Qualifications

Mandarin
Power BI
Microsoft Excel
Logistics
English
Bachelor's degree
Business

Full job description

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Parts Business Manager — Lotus Europe.

This is a hands-on role responsible for the end-to-end execution of the parts business across Europe. You will manage daily import/export flows (EU and non-EU), classify HS codes and confirm Country of Origin (COO), process customized and special orders, run stock and back-order analyses, lead stock counts, and support audits (internal and SOX). The role partners closely with dealers, technical teams, Regional Account Managers (RAM), suppliers, and logistics providers to ensure availability, compliance, cost efficiency, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Hands-on Execution)

IT Infrastructure Coordination

Cope with IT department to develop new Lotus IT system for spare parts business
Coordinate with IT department to enhance the existing systems, to fix known issues or prevent potential systemic problems to happen

Import & Export Operations (EU & non-EU)

Execute day-to-day import/export transactions; prepare and verify shipping and customs documents.
Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and warehouses to achieve on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries.
Track shipments, resolve holds/discrepancies, and control logistics costs.

HS Code Classification & COO Support

Maintain accurate HS codes and COO data for all parts; keep records and evidence for audits.
Answer dealer/internal queries on HS/COO and support preferential origin/duty questions as required.
Monitor regulatory changes and update master data accordingly.

Customised Orders & Special Parts

Process customized and non-standard orders end-to-end, including feasibility checks and lead-time confirmation.
Work with engineering, suppliers, and planning to secure parts availability and quality.
Provide transparent cost/lead-time to stakeholders and proactively communicate risks.

Cost Improvement & Optimization

Identify tangible cost reductions in freight, duties, packaging, and inventory holding.
Consolidate shipments, optimize Incoterms (where applicable), and propose route/carrier improvements.
Support pricing/margin decisions through cost breakdowns and variance analysis.

Audit, Internal Control & SOX

Operate and evidence key controls across order-to-cash, inventory, and trade compliance.
Prepare audit samples, respond to findings, and implement corrective actions in a timely manner.
Maintain process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, control matrices).

Packaging Projects

Implement packaging optimization initiatives to reduce damage, cube, and cost while improving sustainability.
Validate packaging specs with suppliers and 3PLs; pilot and roll out changes with clear success metrics.

Dealer / Technical / RAM Liaison

Be the operational point of contact for dealers and RAM on parts availability, supersession, and application queries.
Coordinate with technical teams to resolve product queries and quality concerns.
Provide clear, proactive communications on ETAs, constraints, and workarounds.

Inventory, Stock Analysis & Supersession

Own routine analytics: stock levels, back orders (BO), slow/obsolete items, and supersession mapping.
Set and adjust stock parameters (min/max, reorder points) to balance service and cash.
Drive actions to improve stock turns and fill rate; clear aged/obsolete inventory.

Stock Count & Inventory Accuracy

Plan and execute cycle counts and annual counts with 3PL partners; investigate and close variances.
Ensure compliance to count procedures and documentation standards.

Tools & Systems

ERP (e.g., SAP or similar), WMS/3PL portals, Excel (advanced), and basic Power BI or equivalent for operational reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
Experience in parts/aftersales/logistics with hands-on import/export and inventory control experience (automotive preferred).
Working knowledge of EU customs processes, HS/COO, and Incoterms; experience in audit/SOX environments is a plus.
Strong data skills (Excel), attention to detail, and bias for action; fluent English (additional EU languages a plus).

Core Competencies

Hands-on ownership and continuous improvement mindset.
Clear, proactive communication with cross-functional partners and dealers.
Problem-solving under time pressure with strong compliance discipline.

Additional Information:

Someone who can speak both Mandarin and English would be desirable for this role.
This role will be working from our Coventry office OR Europe, regular travel to Europe will be required.
Frequent travel might be required to visit different entities. Applicants must therefore possess the ability to travel freely without restrictions.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 Emeya, our fully-electric Hyper-GT.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process. If you require any special assistance or adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure a fair and accessible interview experience. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure:

STEP OUTSIDE THE ORDINARY - Lotus Cars

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