Parts Manager

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Agrifac builds state of the art self-propelled sprayers with innovative future proof technologies. Agrifac UK is the subsidiary of Agrifac Machinery BV in the UK from which we work directly with our customers. Agrifac offers spraying solutions to counteract drift, spot spraying innovations, PWM and tailored solutions enabling farmers optimal results in all crops. Growers are in a stage of adoption of new technologies partly driven by regulations. Agrifac enables farmers to comply with these challenges whilst increasing yields and savings.

In order to facilitate this promise, we are expanding our team. We are looking for professionals who want to work with cutting-edge technologies and who are customer focussed. Come and join us.

Agrifac UK are currently recruiting for an Agrifac Parts Manager to join our After Sales Department. Based at our Head Office in March, Cambridgeshire, this position has responsibility for the Parts Department and Parts Team.

About the Role

Agrifac is building the best-in-class aftersales organisation. The Parts Manager will service our National customer base for all self-propelled crop spraying parts and assist with technical parts advice.

Our service department is a customer driven organisation. To be successful in this role you will need to be self-motivated, able to work alone and as part of a team with a flexible approach. The Parts Manager will enable a seamless transition from an urgent service need into a pro-active maintenance-based service organisation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• As a key member of the management team, you will be responsible for driving company parts strategies with purchasing, stocking and marketing, working towards pre-determined financial targets
• Responsibility of the day-to-day management of the Parts department
• Co-ordinate parts assistance to customers and service engineers by telephone, e-mail or in person. This is especially important during busy peak times
• Assist with the development of the parts team, location stock level and quality and general service level

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

• Relevant experience within parts management in a retail environment
• Knowledge and experience using IBCOS
• A good understanding of MS Office products
• Strong teamwork skills
• A high level of customer and service awareness
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• A good understanding of agricultural machinery would be beneficial
• Willingness to work unsociable hours during peak periods is essential, due to the industry

What can you expect from us in return:

• You will be part of an award-winning OEM team and Agrifac global family
• Opportunity to work within an organisation at the forefront of market developments within crop spraying
• Personal development opportunities both in the UK and Internationally
• Competitive salary

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• March: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Parts Management: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location