Vehicle Development Corporation Pty Ltd (VDC) is Australia’s leading specialist in left-hand to right-hand vehicle conversions. We pride ourselves on our high standards and exceptional service. Now, we are offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced Stores & Parts Manager to join our team and take their career to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a dedicated parts team, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. Achieve departmental goals and KPIs.

Oversee and maintain optimal stock levels and inventory control while minimising aged stock.

Foster strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal workshop teams.

Manage accurate and timely ordering, receipting, and distribution of automotive parts.

Monitor and improve departmental profitability, with a focus on cost-saving initiatives.

Ensure compliance with VDC’s standards and industry regulations.

Provide hands-on support in parts handling, ordering, and stock management.

Deliver outstanding customer service by resolving issues promptly and ensuring parts availability.

About You:

Proven experience as an Automotive Parts Manager or Senior Parts Interpreter/2IC in an automotive environment.

Strong hands-on knowledge of automotive parts procurement, purchasing, and inventory management.

Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a focus on driving team performance.

In-depth understanding of automotive parts operations, inventory systems, and workflow processes.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, balancing both operational and managerial tasks.

Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

Strong problem-solving abilities, especially in high-pressure situations.

Familiarity with management systems, preferably MYOB, and a high degree of proficiency in using them.

Excellent knowledge of national and international logistics and supply chain operations.