Global Parts Manager

Global Parts Manager

INEOS Automotive – Built For More

Story so far

Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we’ve come a long way. We’ve established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We’ve made our way from vision to prototype. We’ve secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We’ve delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We’re building our double cab pickup, the Quartermaster.

People and Culture

Easy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy – and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigour and humour. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we’re an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.

If this sounds like you, let’s talk.

Your role:

The Global Parts & Accessories Manager will be responsible for the overall delivery of the P&A service including S-BoM management, Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), Customer Service and Dealer Support system, Pricing Strategy and global Accessories offering and strategy. The role will liaise heavily with the Aftersales Distribution Manager to minimise customer backorders and communicate parts ETA. 

R esponsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Analyse type approval changes and all time buy requirements 

• Manage and liaise Engineering Change Requests and analyse service implications 

• Support Accessory strategy and team in identifying cost saving initiatives and potential new offerings 

• Implement Global Sales Initiatives for Parts & Accessories as well as supporting regional team to deliver local initiatives best suited to their markets (also e.g. regionalised pricing strategy and price file management)

• Dealer stock requirements in line with car parc and service cycle and lead the dealer support system ensuring tickets and enquiries are met on-time

• Monitor trends in demand and fulfilment performance within
• Manage the Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) ensuring information accuracy and timely maintenance.
• Cross-alignment with Procurement, Engineering and SQE through release process

• Support the continuous improvement of BiW offering 

• Support the management of the Service BoM to ensure a sensible and appropriate spare part offering to dealers and customers
• Implement a strategy to support regional teams with 2nd line assistance for all P&A enquiries via the ticketing system

What we are looking for:

• Significant industry knowledge and awareness of Automotive Spare Parts & Workshop practices (Preferred Technical background)
• Ability to understand automotive technical drawings
• Able to define and deliver against targets and objectives
• Ability to analyse numerical reporting along with dealer stock file planning
• Experience of managing continual change and improvement
• Able to translate strategic requirements into day-to-day actions
• Ability to anticipate business opportunities and create innovative solutions
• Experience with SAP and PLM Systems would be advantageous
• Some travel will be required

If the role sounds of interest and you want to learn more, please apply. Please include a covering letter that supports your application along with any other supporting information.