Kia India - Parts Fund Planning & Sales Management Role

Parts Fund Planning & Sales Management

Job Purpose :

Manage, optimize, and control dealer parts inventory funding by ensuring efficient working capital utilization, adequate parts availability, and alignment with business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

Dealer Funding & Working Capital Management :

- Plan and manage dealer parts inventory funding limits based on sales offtake, stock norms, and network expansion.

- Monitor dealer working capital utilization and ensure effective fund rotation aligned with turnover cycles.

- Analyze dealer inventory against funding limits to identify shortages, excess stock, and funding gaps.

- Recommend funding revisions and restructuring based on business performance and operational requirements.

- Coordinate with Banks, Finance, Field Teams, and Dealers for fund allocation, approvals, and limit renewals.

Inventory Planning & Performance Monitoring :

- Track inventory health parameters such as inventory turns, fill rate, stock ageing, and

availability.

- Drive actions to optimize inventory levels and improve parts availability across the dealer

network.

- Ensure adherence to inventory norms and stocking policies.

Reporting & Analysis :

- Prepare periodic MIS reports on dealer funding utilization, inventory performance, and working capital efficiency.

- Provide analytical insights and actionable recommendations to Management for business

improvement.

Business Support & Compliance :

- Support strategic initiatives including network expansion and new model launches.

- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and audit requirements in dealer funding processes.

Qualification & Experience :

- MBA / PGDM or Bachelors degree in Engineering

- 4 - 9 Years of experience in Automotive OEM, Aftermarket, Dealer Operations, Inventory Planning, or Finance functions preferred.