Parts Manager

As an Onsite Parts Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of our customer-dedicated parts function, based directly at the client's site. Acting as the primary point of contact, you will manage the customer relationship, oversee inventory and parts availability, and lead a team to ensure exceptional service delivery and operational performance.

You will play a key role in developing strong stakeholder relationships, identifying opportunities for service improvement, and ensuring the smooth running of the onsite operation. As the leader of the team, you will drive performance, maintain high standards of customer service, and ensure all contractual and operational requirements are met.

• Lead, manage and motivate the onsite parts team, providing coaching and development to direct reports.
• Act as the key point of contact for the customer, building strong relationships and ensuring a high level of service delivery.
• Manage all aspects of parts inventory, ensuring stock levels are maintained to meet customer demand while minimising excess stock.
• Monitor team performance against agreed KPIs and implement actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular reviews with customer stakeholders to discuss performance, stock availability and service enhancements.
• Analyse reporting and management information to identify trends, opportunities and risks within the operation.
• Work closely with internal departments to ensure efficient stock replenishment and supply chain performance.
• Prepare and present operational and performance reports to both internal and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure all team members are appropriately trained and equipped to perform their roles effectively.
• Take ownership of health and safety compliance within the onsite operation, ensuring adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.
• Manage operational processes to ensure the efficient receipt, storage, control and distribution of parts.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and commercial performance.
• Support account growth by identifying opportunities to enhance the service offering and strengthen the customer partnership.

40 (average) hours Monday to Friday

We are looking for a high level, experienced Branch Manager who will have a proven track record of staff development, previous management experience and a passion for sales. The ideal candidate will come from a FMCG background, or, desirably within the automotive industry.

• Experience of managing and motivating a diverse team
• Smart, well-presented and of exceptional personal calibre
• Ability to set high standards
• Customer focussed, driven to achieve and willing to go the extra mile
• Dynamic and outgoing with high energy levels
• Confident and capable of leading by example
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills
• Good communicator and self-aware
• Knowledge of MAM, Allicat is desirable however not essential

Benefits at GSF Car Parts are designed to support all aspects of our team members life throughout their career. Whether that’s their health, wealth or everyday lifestyle, we are here for our team members and their loved ones and there is something for everyone! To name a few of our benefits we offer:

• Opportunity to earn a performance based bonus as part of this role
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Free flu vaccine
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Free support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts from 100’s of household names including Asda, Nike & John Lewis
• A suite of financial wellbeing products including advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Training qualifications and career progression opportunities

GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021.

Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure. #INDGSF