Spare Parts Store Manager at Bakhresa Food Tanzania

Job Description OR Key Responsibilities For Store Manager

Inventory Management:

• Oversee the inventory of both vehicles and automotive parts, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper organization.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to place orders for vehicles, parts, and accessories based on customer demand and trends.
• Regularly conduct stock audits and manage the parts department’s stock levels, identifying slow-moving or excess inventory.
• Organize and display parts For Easy accessibility.

Parts Department Operations:

• Manage the parts team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including order processing, stock management, and parts sales.
• Ensure parts are properly stored, categorized, and easily accessible for Workshop Staff
• Supervise the ordering, receiving, and Stacking of Parts.
• Track and manage parts returns, warranties, and defects.

Staff Management:

• Lead and motivate the store and parts team, ensuring that they are knowledgeable, customer-focused, and high-performing.
• Provide training and development opportunities for staff to enhance their product knowledge and Quality Controll.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to enhance staff performance.

Financial Oversight:

• Monitor the financial performance of both the retail store and parts department, ensuring profitability and meeting revenue targets.
• Control inventory costs and minimize waste or obsolete stock.
• Oversee pricing strategies for vehicles and parts, ensuring they are competitive and profitable.
• Prepare and present financial reports on sales, margins, and budget compliance.

Store and Parts Department Operations:

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and legal requirements within both the store and parts departments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and attractive retail and parts display area.
• Oversee daily operations of the store, ensuring efficiency and a customer-friendly environment.

Vendor Development

• Ensure high standards of Vendor service in parts departments.
• Assist Team Member for parts identification, and solutions for their automotive needs.
• Build long-term relationships with Vendor by offering Good Payment service and follow-ups.
• Alteast 5 + years experience in the same field
• Truck parts knowledge is an added advantage
• English literate - Spoken and Written