Parts Planning & Logistics Manager (City of Sydney)

The Parts Planning & Logistics Manager is responsible for leading national parts demand planning, inventory optimisation, and end-to-end logistics operations to ensure high parts availability, controlled working capital, and efficient supply chain performance. This role plays a critical part in supporting dealer network growth, vehicle uptime, and customer satisfaction, particularly within a fast-scaling EV environment requiring specialised handling of high-voltage components. Key Responsibilities 1. Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Develop rolling demand forecasts based on:
- Warranty trends
- Campaigns and recalls
- Seasonal demand fluctuations
- Implement forecasting models to improve accuracy and reduce stock imbalance
- Analyse consumption trends and adjust safety stock policies
- Collaborate with global headquarters on production and supply planning 2. Inventory Strategy & Optimisation
- Define national inventory strategy and stock level targets
- Monitor:
- Fill rate
- Inventory turnover
- Days of supply
- Aged and obsolete stock
- Manage working capital investment in parts inventory
- Implement aged stock reduction and obsolescence mitigation programs
- Oversee parts supersession and lifecycle management 3. Logistics & Distribution Management
- Manage inbound international shipments and customs clearance
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and 3PL warehouse providers
- Optimise freight cost, lead time, and distribution efficiency
- Establish service level agreements (SLAs) with logistics partners
- Ensure timely resolution of VOR (Vehicle Off Road) urgent shipments
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and transport of high-voltage battery components
- Ensure compliance with Australian safety and dangerous goods regulations
- Manage recall campaign logistics execution
- Develop contingency planning for critical supply disruptions 5. Dealer Network & Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with:
- Warranty team (to anticipate parts demand trends)
- Technical team (for campaign and recall planning)
- Sales team (for volume forecasting alignment)
- Provide dealer network visibility on parts availability and backorder status
- Support new dealer onboarding with stock planning models 6. Reporting & Performance Management
- Prepare monthly executive reporting including:
- Forecast accuracy
- Fill rate performance
- Inventory investment & turnover
- Backorder ratio
- Provide risk assessment reports on supply chain exposure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Forecast accuracy percentage
- National fill rate achievement
- Inventory turnover ratio
- Working capital control
- Backorder reduction rate
- VOR response time Qualifications & Experience
- 5–8+ years’ experience in automotive parts planning or supply chain management
- OEM or national distributor experience preferred
- Robust experience in demand forecasting and inventory optimisation
- Experience managing 3PL and freight providers
- EV product knowledge highly desirable
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Knowledge of import/export and customs regulations #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3ru0jf