Parts Category Manager

Parts Category Manager

Location : Auckland

Job Details : Hybrid working | Fixed term (12 months)

Do you want to develop world-class skills, build a brilliant career, and thrive within a highly supportive team? Join Inchcape New Zealand, part of Inchcape’s global network.

You’ll play a key part in growing a global business that’s transforming our industry, working with the world’s leading automotive brands, and delivering great experiences for our customers.

Our team is seeking Parts Category Manager to join our team in New Zealand. In this position you will collaborate with a dynamic, diverse team to deliver exceptional service and repairs, bringing your expertise and passion for quality to drive your career forward.

What you’ll do

• Develop and manage category strategies for service, maintenance, and repair parts, ensuring alignment with brand and Centre of Excellence (CoE) objectives, while implementing standardised pricing methodologies and tools.
• Conduct competitor and market pricing analysis to optimise gross margin and competitiveness across Subaru, LDV, and KGM portfolios, managing price files, change schedules, and margin reviews.
• Analyse sales, stock, and demand data to maintain optimal range coverage, identify new part introductions and rationalisation opportunities, and collaborate with supply teams to manage slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Support sales initiatives including retail and trade campaigns, accessory promotions, and value packs, while providing insights into seasonal and vehicle-specific demand and promoting OEM parts over aftermarket alternatives.
• Monitor category performance through analytics and reporting, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including OEMs and dealer networks, and contribute to governance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer experience by assisting with escalations and dealer training, maintaining and developing parts systems, and updating training materials and policies to ensure high service standards.

About you

Why join Inchcape?

Start your journey

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage

you to apply. You might be the perfect fit we’re looking for. Join our team and become

part of a leading global automotive company that is transforming tomorrow, together.

Opportunity for everyone

Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and

experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities

we operate in. Click here to learn more about our commitment to Inclusion and

Diversity.

About us

Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in 39 markets. We

partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to sustainably power better

mobility today and in the future.

Our diverse global team of over 17,000 talented colleagues foster an inclusive and

collaborative culture, delivering a brilliant experience for our customers and partners.

We’re a dynamic and fast-growing business, driving the transformation of our industry

and redefining tomorrow. Find out more visit www.inchcape.com

Selected candidates will be contacted to initiate our hiring journey. We may request

additional information from applicants to better understand your background,

qualifications and experience for the role.