Product Manager

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to motor factors, garages, franchise networks and public services throughout the UK and Ireland. Our strategically designed network, supported by acquisitions, positions us as a market leader in providing automotive parts distribution services to the aftermarket.

Supported by a top-tier logistics network comprising over 300 local stores, 20 Regional Distribution Centres, our state-of-the-art 1 million square foot National Distribution Centre, and a workforce of over 6,000 colleagues, our business model prioritises maintaining an extensive and readily available product range to uphold the quality of our service offerings.

An exciting position has arisen for a Product Manager to join our busy team based at the Dublin, Park West Head Office.

We are offering a competitive salary and ideally, the successful candidate should have previous experience working within a similar background.

Responsibilities:

• •Responsible for complete product lifecycle from New to Range right through to timely removal from stock.
• •Maintaining product & price files.
• •Implementing and maintaining optimal stock levels, including internal re-distribution of stock.
• •Stock Forecasting.
• •Supplier Negotiation.
• •Carry out Supplier benchmark analysis including pricing and cross referencing.
• •Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
• •Work closely with the Buyers to re-source any out of stock items.
• •Responsible for overseeing supplier stock cleanses.
• •Provide the Purchasing Manager with regular KPI information on stock.
• •Handling Technical queries.
• •Working closely with the Marketing team to promote internal and external brand awareness.
• •Responsible for acting on all Lost Sales logged within your portfolio and providing a response to the branches.
• •Monitoring branch Bought Out Parts to see if regional sales warrant including into stock.

Essential requirements;

• •Strong level of computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• •Experience of working within the Automotive Aftermarket.
• •High level of commercial awareness.
• •Team Player.
• •High level of both written and verbal communication.
• •Strong Technical knowledge of vehicle components.
• •Experience of using MAM Autopart.

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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.