Parts Dealer Support Specialist

Job Title: Parts Dealer Support Specialist Location: Chiswick Park, London, W4 5YG – Head office Based Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience) + bonus + tax efficient company car scheme Full Time and Permanent – Monday to Friday – 9.00am-5.30pm – Office Based Our client is one of the fastest-growing automotive brands in the UK at the moment, bringing innovative products and a fresh customer experience to the UK market. As their parts business continues to grow, they are looking for a capable and detail-oriented Parts Planning & Dealer Support Specialist to join their team based from their head office in Chiswick Park, London. This role is ideal for someone with experience in automotive parts operations, inventory planning, and dealer support, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and solving operational issues through effective coordination and communication. Role Purpose The Parts Dealer Support Specialist will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day parts business across the UK dealer network. The role focuses on backorder management, dealer enquiry handling, and internal coordination to help improve parts availability, support dealer operations, and deliver a high standard of aftersales service. Key Responsibilities: Backorder Management • Monitor daily backorder status and maintain clear visibility of open backorder lines. • Follow up with headquarters and relevant suppliers on overdue, high-impact, or urgent parts supply issues. • Support the prioritisation of critical backorders based on vehicle-off-road cases, customer impact, workshop demand, and business urgency. • Provide regular updates on backorder status, expected supply timing, risks, and recovery actions. • Investigate recurring backorder issues and support improvement actions to reduce ageing and improve supply performance. Dealer Support • Act as a key contact for dealer parts-related enquiries, including order status, parts availability, backorders, system issues, and general operational support. • Respond to dealer queries in a timely, professional, and solution-focused manner. Also track recurring dealer concerns and support continuous improvement in response quality and operational processes • Work closely with internal teams such as service, technical, warranty, finance, and other business functions to resolve dealer issues effectively. Skills and Experience Required: * Previous experience in parts operations, inventory planning, supply chain, or aftersales support within the automotive industry * Good understanding of parts replenishment, stock control, and order fulfilment processes * Experience in backorder follow-up, supply issue coordination or dealer support * Good analytical capability and attention to detail * Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, experience with SAP or other ERP / inventory systems * Able to work independently, manage priorities and perform well in a dynamic business environment * Full and valid driving licence Benefits: * Up to 15% bonus potential * Tax efficient company car scheme * £200 a month parking allowance (if driving to work) * 7% pension contribution if you contribute 5% * Life Cover * Critical illness cover * 25 days holiday + bank holidays To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Jonathan at Pybus Recruitment