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Our well known automotive client in Ekurhuleni is looking to employ an analytical and experienced Demand Planner. Main purpose of the role: 1. Stock demand planning, forecasting and scenario planning. 2. Detailed stock movement analysis by category in line with parameters set to ensure stock replenishment strategies are met. 3. Ensure optimal stock levels are maintained at all times including stock in transit. 4. Provide support to the procurement buying and administrative team in actively driving company's PDC’s standards of service level delivery in line with procurement, master data and planning functions. 5. Contribute and support best practice within the procurement vision through driving internal policies, processes and procedures, aiding in driving performance of the procurement team holistically. This includes the following key performance areas (KPA’s): 1. Contribute to achieve a 93% first pick ratio at all times. 2. Ensure procurement of sea freight and airfreight are carried out with thin Procurement SOP’s daily and weekly or as the business requires based of all dealer demand requirements. 3. Maintain master data accuracy through master files analytics supplied by stakeholders for importer stock line. 4. Drive order and post order management through analytics to inform new replenishment strategies. 5. Provide supply chain visibility at all times for inbound importer lines and shipments ensuring the required flow of stock replenishment is managed in conjunction with inbound supply chain planning. 6. Manage company's stock levels and supply to minimise over stocks and shortfalls effectively within PDC and the dealer network. 7. Identify, implement and maintain the most appropriate statistical forecasting model/s for each derivative or product group in order to generate accurate base forecast/s. 8. Events/Promotions Forecasting. 9. Manage company's cost matrix’s master data, ensuring accuracy at all times. 10. Support procurement team members around operational functions and requirements. 11. Perform all other position related duties as assigned or on request. Relationship Management 1. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal operating performance of the business 2. Work collaboratively, negotiate and engage with key stakeholders to facilitate delivery and compliance with the purchasing strategy 3. Communicate with stakeholders the impact of market change and potential effects on supply. Recommend solutions without compromising quality or service while optimising cost. 4. Stay current and up to date on any internal or external factors changes that may affect the stock supply and demand and advise all relevant stakeholders of any impact timely Reporting: NB: All reporting to management and information provided to internal and external customers must be of a high standard at all times. Education and experience required: • Matric • Relevant Postgraduate degree • CIMA/CA(SA) an added advantage • At least 3 years’ Experience in an import/export operational role Knowledge Skills and Competencies required: • Analytical, numerate, able to solve problems. • Ability to prioritise and multitask • Microsoft office Skills (advanced excel a must) • Possess excellent negotiating skills and experience. • Demonstrates good communication, good facilitation and ownership. • Maintain an outstanding moral and ethical approach to company.

Job Description Our motor dealer client in Vereeniging has an opportunity available for an experienced PARTS MANAGER. The purpose of the position is to manage an organised and efficient parts department, and ensure effective parts availability through process management and accurate stock inventory control; providing a return on dealer capital invested in parts to achieve profitability, dealership Aftersales objectives and customer satisfaction. Position Overview To manage an organised and efficient parts department, and ensure effective parts availability through process management and accurate stock inventory control; providing a return on dealer capital invested in parts to achieve profitability, dealership Aftersales objectives and customer satisfaction. Specific Role Responsibilities Key Duties and Responsibilities: PARTS: - • Ensure profit target achievement and return on dealer capital invested in parts inventory. • Achieve industry leading standards of parts process efficiency and stock control. • Manage inventory within the Parts area, ensuring that stock levels are optimal, and all inventory-related processes are adhered to. Establish individual parts inventory levels and balance them for maximum turnover. • Ensure that parts inventory turns are a minimum of 12 -14 times per year. • Prospecting new business. • Accomplish objectives using proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff resource utilization, security, pricing, selling tactics, displaying and advertising. • Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the parts department. • Maintain a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the service department, ARC, wholesale accounts and the public. • Establish pricing parameters in each customer category that generate enough gross profit to produce a satisfactory profit while maintaining customer loyalty. • Monitor and manage inventory to minimize obsolescence. • Manage and ensure stock order procedures are per manufacturer’s processes. • Ensure that stock orders represent at least 70-80 % or OEM required equivalent percent of all orders. • Ensure that the company policy on the special ordering of parts is implemented and adhered to. • Analyze sales, expenses and inventory monthly to maintain profit goals. • Develop and administer a wholesale parts program to produce profit. • Work with the Service Manager and ARC Manager to ensure a timely turnaround of parts needed for internal jobs. • Provide technical assistance to parts department employees. • Monitor daily reports and sales productivity; including tracking lost sales. • Assists in the collection of past-due accounts. GENERAL: - • Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, service level achievement, and customer retention. • Responsible for achieving the annual budget of Parts Department. • Manage financial (e.g. cash/debtor payments not outstanding more than the company specified time period; credit and stock adjustments signed off in accordance with business policy, etc.) and non-financial risk (e.g. compliance with the OHSA) within the departments. • Maintain good housekeeping within the department/ dealership environment as well as departmental vehicle/s. • Manage and improve environmental, health and safety standards. • Hold weekly department meetings to ensure effective communication. • Lead, manage, mentor, attract, retain, develop and monitor the performance of all parts department staff. • Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with changes in legislation and/or regulations that may affect parts sales. Qualifications and Experience Experience Required: • 8+ years relevant Parts experience in the automotive industry. • A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant parts management experience in the automotive industry. Minimum Qualification/s Required: • Matric/Senior Certificate • Recognised relevant industry related qualification (or working towards) – highly desired. • Recognised Management Diploma or Certificate – an advantage. Other Requirements: • Valid, unendorsed driver’s license and the ability to competently and legitimately drive. • Computer literate • An effective understanding of financial budgeting and forecasting principles. • An effective understanding of relevant technology and systems. • An effective understanding of the Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety Acts. Skills and Personal Attributes Skills and Expertise Required: • Have sound communication skills in English and language commonly spoken in the area (speak & write). • Interpersonal competence; effective at working with people. • Leading, supervising and people management competence. • Tactical parts management skills and expertise. • Planning and organising • Commercial acumen and thinking. • Mechanical insight • Systems- and process-oriented • Analytical • Problem solving skills • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations. • Coping with pressure and setbacks. • A team player • Decision making and action orientated. • Conflict resolution • Impact and Influencing Personal Attributes: • Initiative • Perseverance • Adaptability • Some who values and builds relationships. • Alignment with the brand. • Positive thinking

Our motor dealer client in JHB is looking to employ an experienced Dealer Principal for their business. RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for: Implementation and management of the dealership strategic plan and direction; Full dealership operational processes; The control of dealership expenses; Implementation and management of value creation processes in the dealership; Management and leadership of departmental managers and staff; Meet acceptable performance levels; Meet productivity and quality objectives; Implementation of forward thinking ideas;   Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of motor dealership operational requirements
• Knowledge of products and finances Advanced computer skills
• Personal Attributes
• Assertive and persuasive
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to be innovative and embrace change Perseverance
• Ability to lead a team of departmental managers
• Team player with the focus on value creation for all
• Responsible for reporting at Franchise and Head Office Level;
• Achieve manufacturers targets, objectives, and standards;
• Exceeding budgeted operating profit;
• Achieve customer satisfaction;
• Develop positive relationship with OEM
• Assuring compliance with standards, safety regulations, rules, procedures and laws;
• Being responsible for security of company property; and Adhering strictly to rules or policies.

Skills Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary education
• Five years’ sales management/general management experience in a volume dealership
• Excellent communication skills Ability to plan, organize and control
• Exceptional time management
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal relationship skills Strong leadership skills
• Must be able to multi-task Collaborative approach
• Career maturity

 

Our automotive retail client is looking to employ a highly experienced and skilled professional for their vacancy based at Head Office. Job Description The Regional Financial Manager: Reporting and Controls is responsible for: • The accurate and timely reporting of financial and operational results • Assisting the Financial Director with monitoring the Internal Control environment within operations which includes ensuring that internal controls are operating effectively as intended, monitor and report on adherence to internal controls by the greater workforce and take remedial actions where required in order to enforce company policy. Qualification and experience requirements • CA(SA) qualification; • 3+ years post article experience; and • Experience in the automotive industry will be an advantage. Personality and qualities • Energetic and motivated; • Ability to maintain a positive attitude; • Proactive thinker; • Approachable; • Team player (working well with other staff members); • Active problem solver; • Taking own initiative (self-starter); • Strong analytical skills; • Ability to handle and work effectively in a high-pressure environment • Results and deadline driven Values • Honesty and Integrity; • Responsibility and Accountability; • Dedication; and • Loyalty. The Regional Financial Manager: Reporting and Controls work includes but is not limited to: Financial Reporting: • Review of monthly flash and final reported numbers together with Management Team; • Attend monthly internal flash review meeting and present monthly results; • Monitor that all internal and external deadlines related to all reporting are met; • Review Hyperion packs loaded for accuracy and completeness, and provide feedback to the Management Team on the outcome and queries raised; • Conduct monthly analytical review of financial results (income, expenses, balance sheet items) and compare against budgets/prior year/industry movements/manufacturer targets and provide findings to Management Team; • Give guidance on what is expected to be included in monthly General Ledger file recons and monitor that the files and related information are of a high standard by reviewing the files and providing feedback to the Executive Team; • Ensuring that monthly review notes raised in General ledger reviews and other operational reviews are acted upon and closed timeously; • Consolidation of annual budgets and forecasts; • Identification and implementation of efficiencies in terms of reporting; • Assisting in training of all staff involved in reporting; and • Compilation/Preparation of all reporting requirements (monthly recurring and ad-hoc reporting). Internal Control and Governance: • Monitoring and test the design and implementation of internal controls and ensuring that the control environment including related review mechanisms are designed to adequately and timeously address any non-adherence with internal controls or detected ineffectiveness; with the key being preventative controls; • Providing feedback to the Management Team on any control deficiencies or lack of sufficient controls identified and action plans to address them, with follow up feedback on the status; • Ensure that new internal controls are implemented with immediate effect; • Identification of new controls that will benefit the businesses; and • Actioning and resolving any control deficiencies identified or pointed out by auditors or employees; General: • Responsible for assistance in all ad hoc queries received from Distributor and Retail Head Office; • Review VAT, tax and PAYE and ensure accuracy, completeness and validity. Also ensure that recons are performed on a monthly basis; • Ensure that the Companies best interest is always first priority; • Due to the responsibility of your job, there is always going to be issues outside of your job description that need to be addressed that you will be held responsible for.

Our well established motor dealer client in Bryanston is looking to employ a highly experienced and entrepreneurial Service Manager with good references, experience and track record. Job Description

• Effective leadership of the service admin function/team
• Ensures all processes are adhered to
• Ensure that all OEM Passenger Cars core standards adhered to
• Ensure that all claims, queries, correspondence are dealt with timeously and accurately
• Maximise revenues and minimise losses in the costing and warranty departments
• Ensures clean Manufacturer audit results at all times

  Position Overview Specific Role Responsibilities      • Good team leader

• Excellent product knowledge
• Innovative
• Business and financial acumen.
• Sound knowledge of OEM’s requirements
• Understanding and adherence to franchise policies and procedures
• People orientated (good people skill)
• Customer orientated / customer focused management
• Computer literate – MS Office intermediate
• Good know-how of Brand system (Kerridge)
• Strong motivational and negotiation skills
• Focus on driving performance

  Qualifications and Experience

• Experience 5-10 years dealership admin experience
• Matric + a relevant post matric qualification
• A full tertiary qualification will be an added advantage
• A valid driver’s license
• Brand experience will be an added advantage

 

Our very busy vehicle dealer client at The Glen is looking for an experienced and qualified Workshop Foreman. Job Description KEY OUTPUTS: - Ensures appropriate allocation of work to technicians. - Ensures work completed meets service delivery and quality. control requirements. - Effectively arranges for the allocation and distribution of outwork to service providers. - Accurately orders supplies for the workshop. - Ensure customers’ needs are understood and resolved. - Leadership of the team. Position Overview Specific Role Responsibilities KEY OUTPUTS: - Ensures appropriate allocation of work to technicians. - Ensures work completed meets service delivery and quality. control requirements. - Effectively arranges for the allocation and distribution of outwork to service providers. - Accurately orders supplies for the workshop. - Ensure customers’ needs are understood and resolved. - Leadership of the team. Qualifications and Experience QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: - Qualified Technician with leadership skills. - Previous experience as a Foreman and/or Team Leader will be advantageous. - Proven track record of successes and achievements. Skills and Personal Attributes KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: - Sound understanding of processes and systems - Good product knowledge. - People Management skills need to lead/drive a great team. - Communication Skills. - MS Office (intermediate). - Motivated and Enthusiastic about the product. - Excellent leadership skills and abilities.

Our busy automotive dealer client  based in Tygervalley currently holds a vacancy for a New Vehicle Sales Manager with experience on high volumes. This position will be suited to an experienced vehicle sales manager who has the ability to work under pressure, work independently and is a self-starter. He must be able to lead his team and to provide excellent customer satisfaction while maintaining high levels of retail sales and returns on an ongoing basis. The candidate must be energetic and have the skills and knowledge of modern retail business methods and applying it in a rural environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: · Must have knowledge on vehicle management experience in vehicle retail sales of at least 3 years. · Must maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction and show proof · Maximise sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers (through the sales team) · Develop the necessary sales organization/team to meet sales and profitability objectives · Ensure optimum stock of vehicles (on premises and on order) · Ensure cost control to budget . Responsible for assisting the DP in formulating car sales policies · High level of communication and leadership skills · Up-to date knowledge of consumer legislation and trade practices · Must be computer literate · Must have passed Grade 12 · Must have a valid driver’s license N.B. (Only candidates that meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted) N.B. (Only candidates with Automotive Industry experience will be considered and contacted for this position)

Our busy automotive dealer client in Edenvale is looking to employ a strong, experienced DP. Job Description The position requires a highly experienced, passionate person who enjoys autonomy and is confident in achieving business growth. The focus of this role on leading people, achieving results and driving business growth. The successful applicant will report to the Managing Director. Position Overview To formulate tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to the dealership, ensuring practice Integration and operational implementation through the achievement of maximum efficiency and profitability of the dealership and the set objectives. Specific Role Responsibilities Generic outputs. To develop strategies to drive dealership revenue, profitability and market share in the relevant area. Develop and implement people capacity plans in line with delivery, performance objectives and budget, in partnership with specialised areas across the value-chain. To achieve and exceed financial targets as per agreed budget. Optimally manage and control the cross-functional areas in the dealer. To formulate and implement Dealership practices in compliance with legal requirements, Distributor and OEM SA guidelines. To manage assets of a dealership optimally (cash control/flow, liquidity, stock, debtors, creditors, etc). To provide effective leadership and people management in order to attract, develop and retain high quality and success orientated dealer staff (DP's key focus is to act as an effective 'manager of managers'). To ensure customer acquisition and retention via customer focused interventions in the dealership. To generate enthusiasm and set an appropriate brand example in line with the franchise standards. To be informed and up to date regarding competitor intelligence and awareness via proper market analysis. Track the performance to measure and improve operational efficiency for the dealership. Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity. Qualifications and Experience Position Experience Dealer Principal experience > 5 years. Exposure to various motor industry business disciplines within a customer focused environment. Motor industry experience > 7 years. Dealer operation Management experience =5 years. Retail, Sales and Service experience. Achievement of CEM/CSI standards. Marketing related experience. Education, Essential Competency Requirement B Com / other relevant tertiary business/commercial qualifications (preferable) Deciding and Initiating Action. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations. Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives. Leading and Supervising. Persuading and Influencing. Adhering to Principles and Values. Formulating Strategies and Concepts. Planning and Organising. Coping with Pressures and Setbacks. Analysing. Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking. Skills and Personal Attributes Position Knowledge Working knowledge of Labour and Regulatory legislation. Financial knowledge. Motor industry knowledge. Brand Management knowledge. Business, Sales and Service Process and Parts knowledge. Position Related Skills Customer service/orientation skills. People Management skills. Computer skills. Financial Management skills.

Our well known motor vehicle dealer client in Bloemfontein is looking to employ an experienced Dealer Principal.

Job Description	The position requires a highly experienced, passionate person who enjoys autonomy and is confident in achieving business growth. The focus of this role on leading people, achieving results and driving business growth. The successful applicant will report to the Managing Director.
Specific Role Responsibilities	To formulate tactical strategy and associated delivery plans related to the dealership, ensuring practice Integration and operational implementation through the achievement of maximum efficiency and profitability of the dealership and the set objectives
Qualifications and Experience	Generic outputs. To develop strategies to drive dealership revenue, profitability and market share in the relevant area.  Develop and implement people capacity plans in line with delivery, performance objectives and budget, in partnership with specialised areas across the value-chain. To achieve and exceed financial targets as per agreed budget. Optimally manage and control the cross-functional areas in the dealer.  To formulate and implement Dealership practices in compliance with legal requirements, Retail group guidelines. To manage assets of a dealership optimally (cash control/flow, liquidity, stock, debtors, creditors, etc). To provide effective leadership and people management in order to attract, develop and retain high quality and success orientated dealer staff (DP's key focus is to act as an effective 'manager of managers'). To ensure customer acquisition and retention via customer focused interventions in the dealership. To generate enthusiasm and set an appropriate brand example in line with the franchise standards. To be informed and up to date regarding competitor intelligence and awareness via proper market analysis. Track the performance to measure and improve operational efficiency for the dealership. Create a positive work climate and culture to energise employees, give meaning to work, minimise work disruption and maximise employee productivity. B Com / other relevant tertiary business/commercial qualifications (preferable) Deciding and Initiating Action. Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations. Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives. Leading and Supervising. Persuading and Influencing.
Skills and Personal Attributes	Position Knowledge Working knowledge of Labour and Regulatory legislation. Financial knowledge. Motor industry knowledge. Brand Management knowledge. Business, Sales and Service Process and Parts knowledge. Position Related Skills Customer service/orientation skills. People Management skills. Computer skills. Financial Management skills. Position Experience Exposure to various motor industry business disciplines within a customer focused environment. Motor industry experience > 7 years. Dealer operation Management experience =3 years. Retail, Sales and Service experience.  Marketing related experience.

Our busy automotive dealer client based in Roodepoort currently holds a vacancy for an EE Used Vehicle Sales Manager with experience on high volumes up to 60 cars per month. This position will be suited to an experienced used vehicle sales manager who has the ability to work under pressure, work independently and is a self-starter. He must be able to lead his team and to provide excellent customer satisfaction while maintaining high levels of retail sales and returns on an ongoing basis. The candidate must be energetic and have the skills and knowledge of modern retail business methods and applying it in a rural environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have knowledge and used vehicle management experience in vehicle retail sales of at least 3 years.
• Must maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction and show proof
• Maximise sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers (through the sales team)
• Develop the necessary sales organization/team to meet sales and profitability objectives
• Ensure optimum stock of vehicles (on premises and on order)
• Ensure cost control to budget

. Responsible for assisting the DP in formulating used car sales policies

• High level of communication and leadership skills
• Up-to date knowledge of consumer legislation and trade practices
• Must be computer literate
• Must have passed Grade 12
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants will be required to complete an on-line management assessment.

N.B. (Only candidates that meet the criteria will be shortlisted and contacted) N.B. (Only candidates with Automotive Industry experience will be considered and contacted for this position)