AUTO PARTS & INVENTORY MANAGER

Zonda Tec Ghana Limited is a leading automobile assembling and sales company in Ghana. We operate a dedicated 4S store (Sales, Service, Spare Parts, Survey) and service stations for our brands including GWM, Chery, DongFeng, Shantui, and Sitrak. We are committed to providing efficient after-sales support through robust parts availability.

Department:

Warehouse

Reports To:

Warehouse Manager

Location:

Tema, Ghana

Responsibilities:

• Procurement: Forecast parts demand based on service schedules, sales trends, and seasonal factors; place timely orders with Chinese suppliers (GWM, Shantui, Sitrak).
• Warehousing: Supervise proper storage, labeling, binning, and preservation of parts (e.g., fragile, heavy, or hazardous items).
• Inbound/Outbound Management: Oversee receiving inspections, put-away processes, picking, packing, and dispatch to service bays or external customers.
• Inventory Counting: Conduct cycle counts, periodic spot checks, and full physical inventory (quarterly/annually) with reconciliation against system records.
• Formulate scientific inventory plans using historical consumption data, lead times, and service level targets.
• Optimize inventory structure and turnover rates; identify slow-moving and dead stock.
• Eliminate parts overstock, shortages, and loss through root cause analysis (e.g., forecast errors, picking mistakes, damage).
• Maintain minimum/maximum (min/max) stock levels for critical fast-moving parts (e.g., filters, brake pads, belts) and slow-moving SKDs.
• Implement company parts management rules and operational procedures.
• Optimize daily management processes based on 4S store and service station business scenarios (e.g., rush repairs, walk-in customers, warranty claims).
• Standardize operations (receiving, binning, picking, issuing) to improve team work efficiency.
• Train junior parts clerks on proper handling and documentation.

Collaboration:

• Maintenance team – to understand urgent parts needs for vehicles on hoists.
• Sales team – for vehicle delivery parts kits (e.g., spare tire, tool sets).
• After-sales team – for warranty parts returns and customer-pay orders.
• Respond quickly to parts demands – allocate urgent parts (e.g., express delivery or courier) to minimize vehicle downtime.

Quality & Compliance:

• Parts quality – coordinate with supplier for claims.
• Returns & exchanges – manage customer-facing and internal returns.
• After-sales disputes – provide evidence (issue/receipt records) to support resolution.
• Improve service efficiency and customer satisfaction by reducing "waiting for parts" time.

Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years of auto parts working experience (procurement, warehousing, or inventory control).
• With 4S store or auto service station experience.
• With Chinese-funded enterprise working background (familiar with Chinese corporate culture and reporting styles).
• Good professional conduct with no bad working records (e.g., theft, falsified reports, gross negligence).
• Recognizes and aligns with corporate culture and management rules.
• Can adapt to the job quickly without extended ramp-up.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficient in computer, Office software (Excel for pivot tables, inventory reports; Word for process docs).
• Proficient in inventory management systems (e.g., ERP, SAP, or local parts management software).
• Capable of independent data entry, report making, and account sorting (no need for constant supervision).
• Familiar with auto parts specifications, applicable models (GWM SUVs/pickups, Shantui heavy machinery, Sitrak trucks).
• Knowledge of market conditions (local vs genuine parts, pricing, lead times from China).
• Proficient in full-cycle parts management (procurement → storage → issuance → return → disposal).
• Ability to solve business problems independently (e.g., sudden stockout, wrong part shipped) and control inventory risks (obsolescence, shrinkage

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send their CVs to the Email: Kindly state [] as your email subject. Please kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.