Parts & Logistics Director - Automotive Distribution

MOBILIZE is recruiting a Parts & Logistics Director for the exclusive distributor for a major Chinese automotive brand launching in Hungary.

The successful candidate will build the company's parts supply, warehousing, import and distribution operation and ensure strong parts availability and service levels from launch.

Key Responsibilities

1. Establish the national parts supply and logistics strategy.
2. Develop forecasting, stocking and replenishment policies.
3. Establish standard and emergency/VOR ordering processes.
4. Manage inventory coverage, ageing, obsolescence and returns.
5. Establish the central parts warehousing and distribution model, including appropriate WMS processes.
6. Develop dealer and service-point distribution and reverse-logistics processes.
7. Establish EU/Hungarian import, customs-clearance and inbound-logistics processes.
8. Manage relevant suppliers, logistics partners and third-party service providers.
9. Own parts pricing, sales and margin management.
10. Implement parts catalogues, systems and reporting.
11. Coordinate electronic parts-catalogue localisation and pricing information with OEM functions.
12. Work closely with Aftersales on technical requirements, campaigns and demand planning.
13. Recruit and develop the future parts/logistics organization.

Candidate Profile

1. Approximately 10–15+ years of automotive parts, supply-chain, logistics or warehousing experience.
2. Leadership experience within an automotive importer/distributor, OEM or major dealer organization.
3. Strong understanding of automotive parts forecasting and inventory management.
4. Hands-on EU import, customs and logistics experience.
5. Familiarity with ERP/WMS and electronic parts-catalogue systems.
6. Strong commercial understanding of parts pricing and margin.
7. Greenfield or new-operation setup experience is highly advantageous.
8. Fluent Hungarian and professional English.

Package & Working Environment

Competitive senior-management package including performance-related bonus and industry-standard benefits. Hybrid/home-office arrangements will apply where appropriate for the position.

Central Budapest office location.