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Job Title: Senior Parts Manager - Lusaka, Zambia
Position: Senior Parts Manager
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employer: Confidential (through Freedom 77 Recruitment)
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Automotive Dealership / Parts Operations
Salary Guide: USD 3,500 – 4,000 + benefits
Positions Available: 1
Job Description:
Own the parts department end-to-end: forecasting, ordering, stock optimisation and controls; lead the team; drive profitability through pricing and turnover; and ensure strong supplier/customer relationships and on-time availability for workshop jobs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Forecast, order and maintain optimal stock levels to maximise turnover and minimise obsolescence.
- Own the department P&L; set pricing strategies; analyse monthly sales, expenses and stock.
- Hire, train and manage parts staff; set goals and service standards for internal/external customers.
- Negotiate with suppliers; manage terms and resolve issues; handle customer queries professionally.
- Ensure efficient shipping/receiving/warehouse organisation; align closely with Service for timely parts.
- Develop strategies to grow wholesale and retail parts sales.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience managing a dealership parts department in Africa (non-negotiable).
- Deep knowledge of automotive parts and inventory management systems (non-negotiable).
- 10+ years in parts management with direct P&L accountability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Diploma/Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering or related.
- Experience with Mazda/Ford parts and systems; digital ERPs and sales platforms; strong internal control management.
Skills:
- Team leadership and development; supplier negotiation; analytical and organisational strength.
Relevant Experience:
- Demonstrated success growing parts sales (B2B/B2C), improving fill rate/turnover, and tightening obsolescence controls in a dealership environment.
Application Deadline: This job is open for applications until further notice.
How to Apply:
- We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.
- Applications done via email will automatically be rejected.
- Simply Upload your Cover Letter and CV on our Job Portal.
- No need to upload Certifications or References. (we will request them at a later stage before you attend the interview)
Contact Information:
- Website: www.freedom77.org
- Email: info@freedom77.org
- We only accept applications done via our online Job Portal.
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