DriveX

Manager – Parts Planning

DriveX  •  Hosūr, IN (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


About the role


Lead end-to-end parts management for multi-brand
automotive aftermarket operations — covering strategic sourcing, supplier
development, inventory planning, warehouse oversight, and parts cataloging to
ensure high parts availability, cost competitiveness, and operational
excellence.


Procurement & Supplier Development


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Identify, evaluate
& onboard new multibrand suppliers; maintain Approved Vendor List.


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Negotiate pricing, lead
times, credit terms, MOQs, and SLAs; conduct quarterly performance reviews.


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Placing orders and
procuring the parts for production and sales requirements on a daily basis.


·

Regular visit to the
Suppliers.


·

Coordinate POs, inbound
logistics & inventory receipts to meet operational timelines.


Parts Planning & Inventory


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Planning activities for
the entire parts business and manage MIS for Parts.


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Forecast demand; set
reorder levels, MOQs & safety stock norms for all part categories.


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Monitor aging/dead
stock; plan periodic inventory audits & cycle counts; reconcile variances.


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Track fill rates, stock out events & excess inventory; report to management with action plans.


Cataloging, Pricing & Data


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Create and maintain
part numbers, descriptions & catalogue structures in SAP/ERP.


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Maintain Pricing for
all the Parts


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Build multibrand parts
database with OEM references, cross-refs, super session chains & fitment
data.


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Establish retail/dealer
pricing; ensure data hygiene across all parts master records.


Requirements


Qualifications


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B.E./B. Tech –
Mechanical / Automobile Engineering; MBA in SCM preferred.


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8–12 years in
automotive parts procurement, supply chain, or aftermarket management.


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SAP MM/ERP proficiency;
strong MS Excel & MIS reporting skills.


Key Competencies


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Strategic Sourcing


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Supplier Negotiation


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Inventory Planning


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SAP / ERP


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Warehouse Ops


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Parts Cataloguing


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MIS & Analytics


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Cross-functional Collab

DriveX

About DriveX

DriveX Mobility Pvt Ltd is India’s first fully integrated auto-tech platform in the pre-owned two-wheeler category that caters to the unique needs of customers in India. DriveX provides top-quality refurbished two-wheelers to its customers while making the buying experience easy and hassle-free. DriveX's unique value proposition extends beyond the simple sale of pre-owned two-wheelers. It revolves around three key strategies: technology-driven sourcing for scalability, a digital platform facilitating efficient pricing and vehicle discovery, and flexible ownership options achieved through strategic financing partnerships.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Bengaluru North, IN
Year Founded
2020
Website
drivex.in
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