Akmal Auto spare parts trading jobs

<ul><li><p>Review branch and warehouse stock requirements and identify purchasing needs.</p></li><li><p>Analyze sales history, stock movement, minimum/maximum levels and reorder points.</p></li><li><p>Prepare purchase requirements based on demand, stock availability and inventory targets.</p></li><li><p>Monitor fast-moving, medium-moving, slow-moving and non-moving items.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with the Inventory/Warehouse team to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.</p></li><li><p>Identify and evaluate reliable local and overseas suppliers.</p></li><li><p>Source genuine, OEM, aftermarket and alternative brands according to company requirements.</p></li><li><p>Obtain quotations from multiple suppliers and compare <strong>price, quality, availability, MOQ and delivery time</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Develop alternative suppliers for critical and high-demand items.</p></li><li><p>Maintain an updated supplier database.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and issue purchase orders based on approved requirements.</p></li><li><p>Ensure correct <strong>part number, description, brand, quantity, price, currency and delivery terms</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Follow up with suppliers until the order is delivered.</p></li><li><p>Monitor backorders, partial deliveries and delayed shipments.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with Accounts regarding supplier invoices and payment requirements.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Minimum <strong>2–4 years of experience in automotive spare parts procurement</strong>, preferably in the UAE</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of <strong>Japanese, Korean and/or European automotive spare parts</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of <strong>part numbers, brands, vehicle applications and alternative parts</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in <strong>supplier sourcing, quotation comparison and price negotiation</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge of <strong>local and international spare-parts suppliers</strong> is preferred.</p></li><li><p>Strong ability to analyze <strong>sales trends, stock movement, reorder requirements and inventory levels</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Good understanding of <strong>MOQ, lead time, payment terms, freight and landed cost</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>ERP systems</strong> and good working knowledge of MS Excel.</p></li><li><p>Strong negotiation and supplier relationship-management skills.</p></li><li><p>Good communication and coordination skills with <strong>Sales, Inventory, Warehouse, Accounts and Logistics teams</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work under pressure and handle urgent procurement requirements.</p></li><li><p>Strong attention to detail, particularly in <strong>part numbers, quantities, prices and specifications</strong>.</p></li><li><p><strong>Cost-conscious and commercially minded</strong>, with the ability to balance product availability, inventory investment and purchase price.</p></li><li><p>Proactive, organized, reliable and target-oriented.</p></li></ul>

<ul><li><p>UAE/GCC automotive spare-parts experience is preferred.</p></li><li><p>Good knowledge of automotive spare parts and vehicle applications.</p></li><li><p>Experience with Japanese, Korean and/or European vehicle parts is preferred.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of part numbers and spare-parts catalogues.</p></li><li><p>Experience using ERP systems is an advantage.</p></li><li><p>Good communication and customer-handling skills.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong customer service skills</p></li><li><p>Automotive spare-parts knowledge</p></li><li><p>Sales and negotiation skills</p></li><li><p>Product identification skills</p></li><li><p>Cross-selling and up-selling</p></li><li><p>Basic computer and ERP skills</p></li><li><p>Good numerical ability</p></li><li><p>Teamwork and coordination</p></li><li><p>Target-oriented approach</p></li></ul>