Assistant Parts Manager
An established business in the commercial vehicle sector is recruiting an Assistant Parts Manager for its operations in Co. Roscommon. This is a permanent, full-time, onsite position offering the opportunity to support an established team and progress into a more senior management role over time.
We welcome applications from experienced people managers across distribution, logistics, warehousing, stores and similar operational environments. Previous motor trade experience is an advantage but not essential.
About Your New Employer
An established business within the commercial vehicle sector, with a successful and well-structured parts operation.
An experienced team and established processes, providing a stable environment for someone joining the business.
Genuine long-term career development opportunities, with the potential to progress into a more senior management position.
About Your New Job
Reporting to the Parts Manager, you'll support the daily management of a busy Parts Division, ensuring the operation continues to perform effectively while developing your understanding of the business.
You will:
Oversee daily operations across parts administration, warehousing, stock management and distribution.
Manage, support and motivate an established team, ensuring effective communication and smooth daily operations.
Monitor stock levels, pricing, margins and operational performance, using commercial information to support business decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, dealers, customers and internal departments.
Support the Parts Manager in maintaining service standards, managing departmental performance and meeting business objectives.
Develop a thorough understanding of the operation, initially focusing on stability and continuity before identifying opportunities for future improvements.
What You Need
Essential:
Proven people management or supervisory experience within a commercial or operational environment.
Strong analytical and commercial skills, with an understanding of stock management, pricing, margins or operational performance.
Experience managing daily operations within distribution, logistics, warehousing, stores or a similar environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to manage, support and develop an existing team.
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, with the ability to interpret operational and financial information.
Nice to have:
Previous experience within the motor trade, automotive parts or commercial vehicle sector.
Experience managing inventory, stock control or distribution operations.
Experience working with suppliers, dealer networks or parts sales operations.
You'll be a practical, commercially minded manager who values building relationships, understanding an established business and maintaining strong operational performance.
What's On Offer
Salary: €52000 plus DOE.
Permanent, full-time position based onsite in Co. Roscommon.
Annual leave: 20 days.
Opportunity to support and develop an established, successful parts operation.
Genuine potential to progress into the Parts Manager position, subject to performance and future business requirements.
Opportunity to develop specialist product knowledge and gain experience within the commercial vehicle industry.
Established team and management support to help you develop within the business.
What's Next
This opportunity would suit an experienced people manager looking for a long-term career move, with the chance to take on greater responsibility as they develop their understanding of the business.
Apply now by clicking the Apply button.
Not ready to apply, or have some questions first? Contact Tina Cornally at tcornally@sigmar.ie for a confidential discussion.
