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 Milton Keynes 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.
Skills Required
- Previous experience working within the Automotive Aftermarket
- Strong level of computer literacy particularly in Microsoft Excel
- 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
Genuine Parts Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Genuine Parts Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Genuine Parts Company.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with profit sharing and pension plans also mentioned. These elements indicate strong long-term financial support alongside ownership opportunities.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits encompass medical, dental, and vision coverage with HSA and FSA options plus income-protection coverages like life, AD&D, and disability. This breadth suggests a robust core health and protection offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave are provided in addition to short‑term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program supports families with counseling and life tools. These programs reinforce family support alongside standard PTO.
Genuine Parts Company Insights
What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
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