Current Job Opportunities

The Company

Our client is a well-established Case IH Agricultural dealer specialising in new and second-hand agricultural machinery with dealerships located in the Wheat Belt and Midwest Region of Western Australia. Due to recent changes within the business they are looking for an experienced individual to join their team as Parts Manager at their Moora dealership who deal mainly with the following world leading brands:

• Combine harvesters Case IH, MacDon and Midwest fronts
• Tractors Case IH 4WD Steigers, Magnums
• Seeding bars Ausplow, Flexicoil, Horward Bagshaw and Simplicity
• Sprayers Case IH Patriot SP Sprayers
• Other ag equipment Honda, Stihl,
• Precision equipment Raven

About the Role

As the Parts Manager you will be managing a small team of parts interpreters and warehouse staff that are responsible for all parts and consumables used “in house” in their workshops or through their field service departments. There is also a retail component to the role where you will be conducting sales via face to face, phone and email.

The parts range from genuine to aftermarket parts that may be stocked in-house or need to be sourced from a range of suppliers within WA, Australia or Internationally.

As a Parts Manager your main responsibilities will include;

• Identifying Parts: Using online or hard copy manuals, parts lists or in-house parts software
• Sourcing Parts: Via in house stores or suppliers
• Logistics: Arranging delivery schedules and expediting orders
• In-House Parts Software: Updating and interrogating the in-house parts software
• Quoting: Creating comprehensive quotes to customers
• Invoicing and record keeping: on the in-house systems
• Stock Control: Maintaining desired quantities of the in house “stocked parts” as well as conduct regular stock takes ensuring quantities correspond with the in-house system
• Pick & Pack: Picking parts and distributing them to customers or to the in-house workshop
• Warehouse: Manage all facets of parts being received and dispatched, ensuring that parts coming in or going out are recorded on the in-house system correctly
• Liaising: With in-house departments such as operations, mechanical workshop, field service crews, sales and administration

About the Candidate

We are looking for a candidate who ideally has Agricultural industry exposure as a “Parts Manager” or similar in a dealership environment with at least 2 years experience. However, those candidates that are trade qualified or from a farming background and wanting to gain agricultural equipment exposure will be well regarded.

Candidates must be career orientated with the ability to manage staff. Good computer skills are essential. You must have a focus on customer service when dealing directly with farm owners.  Communication with clients about farm machinery and availability of parts is considered essential.

We are seeking candidates that have a passion for working with agricultural equipment who enjoy the country lifestyle and living in close-knit communities.

Please Note: It is essential that the successful candidate is able and motivated to work across all areas of the business as required.  A valid WA driver’s license is also essential.

Remuneration

A highly competitive package is available which will be based on experience, hours worked and achieving set goals and targets. Commissions, bonuses, assistance with relocation / housing, a vehicle and other tools may also be available for the right candidate. Some Saturday and call out work will also be required.