Pre-Owned Operations Manager

7 days ago

Isando, South Africa Jobs 4 All Full time

Role Purpose The Pre-Owned Operations Manager will establish, manage, and grow the pre-owned vehicle operations , initially focusing on professionalising the tradeback process via an outsourced partner. Over time, the role will develop into leading a structured Pre-Owned Division, expanding resale networks, enhancing market presence, and driving profitability. Key Responsibilities Tradeback & Partner Oversight Manage tradeback process with outsourced partner: Process vehicle returns from clients into stock. Transfer vehicles to partner stock yard and system. Track, report, and reconcile stock movements. Monitor refurbishment, repair, and vehicle readiness. Approve costs for transport, reconditioning, and storage. Determine wholesale pricing for tradeback units. Conduct market gap analysis to optimise competitiveness. Develop reporting for stock, costs, and profitability. Establishing Pre-Owned Division Design and implement pre-owned policies and processes. Build business cases to expand beyond outsourced operations. Engage and develop resale partners to widen market reach. Define partner criteria, performance measures, and contracts. Create marketing strategies for pre-owned trucks under the brand. Ensure integration with dealer network and alignment with new truck sales. Division Growth & Leadership Transition activities into a structured Pre-Owned Division. Build a dedicated team to manage operations, pricing, and partner relationships. Drive profitability as a standalone business unit. Report performance and strategic recommendations to senior management. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Operational Efficiency: Turnaround time of tradeback vehicles. Financial Control: Cost management within budget; gross margin per tradeback unit. Pricing Competitiveness: Alignment of wholesale pricing with market benchmarks. Stock Management: Accuracy and completeness of vehicle reporting. Partner Management: Outsourced partner performance vs. SLAs. Division Growth: Number of resale partners, resale volumes, and profitability. Strategic Development: Delivery of Pre-Owned Division business plan and transition milestones. Skills & Competencies Operational management and process discipline. Advanced financial and cost management skills. Strategic thinking for designing and scaling business units. Strong negotiation and partner management abilities. Analytical mindset for market and pricing analysis. High attention to detail and compliance discipline. Resilient, adaptable, entrepreneurial. Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in Business, Commerce, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience). 58 years experience in automotive/commercial vehicle sector, preferably pre-owned operations, tradeback, or fleet management. Proven experience managing outsourced partners and operational processes. Track record in cost control, pricing strategy, and margin protection. Exposure to dealer networks and pre-owned resale channels advantageous. Experience setting up or scaling business operations highly regarded.

  • Pre Owned Vehicle Sales Manager

    17 hours ago

    Isando, South Africa Ellahi Consulting Full time

    **Core purpose of the role**:To manage retail and trade sales, stock, administration, staff and customer service functions so as to contribute positively to profit and sustainability. **Location**: Isando **Salary**:R22 000 - R25 000 **Benefits**: Car, Provident fund at 18.5 % and Medical Aid Subsidy (R1415) **Academic Qualifications** - Matric with...

  • Operations Project Manager

    1 week ago

    Isando, South Africa Johnson Controls Full time

    **Job Details** **What you will do** We are seeking for a Project Manager to lead site based activity across the Sub Saharan area. You will be looking after our multi-disciplined engineering execution teams and subcontractors across a wide portfolio of HVAC+R engineered solutions. You will manage all aspects of the execution phase of a project from initial...

  • Customer Operations Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Isando, South Africa Agfa Full time

    **Job overview**: Manage the SA/Middle East local customer operations activities. Customer operations manages the local replenishment processes, the inventory, the orders, the distribution and the back office service activities. The Customer operations manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the company’s customer service...

  • Knowledge, Service and Improvement Management

    3 days ago

    Isando, South Africa Genpact Full time

    **_With a startup spirit and 90,000+ curious and courageous minds, we have the expertise to go deep with the world’s biggest brands—and we have fun doing it. Now, we’re calling all you rule-breakers and risk-takers who see the world differently, and are bold enough to reinvent it. Come, transform with us._** **_ - **_Are you the one we are looking...

  • Commercialisation Manager: Beverages

    1 week ago

    Isando, South Africa PepsiCo Full time

    Overview: **We are PepsiCo** PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio...

  • Reservations Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Isando, South Africa SISOL LABOUR PROJECTS Full time

    The Reservations Manager role has a broad spectrum of responsibilities. This professional is in charge of hiring, training and managing staff to handle reservations and other customer service issues. We are looking for an energetic enthusiastic motivator who will, by their own example, encourage others to reach their full potential. They will set, meet, and...

  • Contract Manager

    1 week ago

    Isando, South Africa Agfa Full time

    Agfa HealthCare, is a division of the Agfa-Gevaert Group which is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium and traded on Euronext Brussels (AGFB). At Agfa HealthCare, we support healthcare professionals across the globe to transform the delivery of care. Our focus is 100% on providing best-of-suite Imaging IT software solutions that enable secure, effective and...

  • Cold Chain Manager

    17 hours ago

    Isando, South Africa SG CONVENIENCE SUPER GROUP Full time

    We are looking for a reliable Cold Chain Manager to be responsible for the freezer. The purpose is to perform a variety of duties associated with managing a warehouse freezer and inclusive but not confined to the managing of picking, stock transfers, deviation reporting, pre-loading vehicles, cage allocation, supervising staff and document flow. The goal is...

  • Operation Capability Manager

    3 days ago

    Isando, South Africa PepsiCo Full time

    Overview: PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s,...

  • General Manager: Warehouse and Distribution

    2 weeks ago

    Isando, South Africa BevCo Full time

    **GENERAL MANAGER**: WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION Sales & Distribution Job Purpose To provide strategic and operational leadership of national warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring best-in-class service, regulatory compliance, safety, and cost efficiency across all facilities and transport networks. The role drives customer satisfaction, market share...