Parts Manager

Parts Manager - Forklift and Materials HandlingSheffield 28,000 + company carPermanentShillito Group are recruiting for a Parts Manager to join an established business operating within the forklift and materials handling sector.This is a hands-on role for someone who knows parts, understands customers and suppliers, and can keep a busy parts operation running properly.You do not need someone standing over you telling you what needs doing. You will take ownership of the department, make sure customers get what they need and keep stock, orders and suppliers under control.The roleRunning the day to day parts operationHandling customer enquiries and identifying the correct partsOrdering parts from manufacturers and suppliersManaging stock levels and availabilityProducing quotations and processing ordersBuilding strong relationships with customers and suppliersKeeping on top of lead times, pricing and marginsSupporting engineers and the wider service team with parts requirementsLooking for ways to improve the efficiency and commercial performance of the departmentWhat we are looking forIdeally, you will have experience within:Forklifts or materials handlingPlant machineryCommercial vehiclesAgricultural machineryConstruction equipmentAnother technical parts environmentYou will need strong parts knowledge, good commercial awareness and the confidence to take responsibility for your own department.Previous Parts Manager experience would be ideal, although an experienced Parts ..... full job details .....