Parts Operations Assistant Manager

Hyundai Motor Company Australia

At Hyundai, we are driven by the belief that everyone should have access to the very best in modern mobility. We want to become a lifetime partner for our customer and not just supply some of Australia's most popular cars, but also innovative future mobility solutions. Our purpose is to enhance people's everyday lives by caring for many.

Working at Hyundai Motor Company Australia

“Progress for humanity”

At Hyundai, we believe progress only becomes meaningful when it’s connected with humanity. Humanity guides us in our decision making and drives our innovations. That’s why we want to become lifetime partners with our customers by delivering tomorrow’s innovation today, everywhere and for everyone.

Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) continues to enrich its product line-up with vehicles that are helping to build solutions for a more sustainable future, such as NEXO, the world's first dedicated hydrogen-powered SUV and the award-winning IONIQ 5, redefining electric mobility and innovation. Hyundai have committed to Carbon Neutral by 2045.

We aim to reset how customers, employees and brand representatives think and feel about our brand and do this by always having our founder, Chung Ju-Yung's have a go attitude at the forefront of everything we do. At HMCA, we proudly live by the ‘Have you tried it?' ethos and philosophy to progress and grow as a company.

Imagining what better will look like tomorrow, so that people can benefit from today.

The Opportunity

The Parts Operations Assistant Manager manages the operational relationship between GMAu, HMCA and Mobis Parts Australia (MPAU), ensuring optimal supply performance, inventory availability, and logistics efficiency. The role is responsible for purchasing, predictive sales forecasting, and distribution of Hyundai and Genesis-owned inventory for Port Installed Options (PIO), using advanced analytics, statistical forecasting, and machine-learning techniques (e.g. Python, SQL, time-series models).

It supports new model launches and network readiness through demand modelling, scenario analysis, and enhanced reporting via business intelligence platforms (e.g. Power BI). The role also ensures effective planning, supply, and distribution of Genuine Parts and Accessories, leveraging data-driven insights to identify commercial opportunities, improve dealer performance, and enhance the HMCA and GMAu ownership experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational planning, purchasing, and distribution for parts and accessories, integrating predictive sales forecasting and demand modelling.
• Develop and maintain data-driven forecasts using statistical and machine-learning techniques (e.g. time-series models), leveraging tools such as Python and SQL.
• Support PLIC (new model launch meetings) by providing launch demand forecasts, scenario analysis, and parts readiness planning.
• Assist with business planning, budget forecasting, and target setting using historical sales data, vehicle parc trends, and promotional impacts.
• Monitor stock holding across logistics partners, ensuring all sites have required owned stock to enable vehicle builds aligned with national distribution strategies
• Assist the service network with supply requests, Vehicle Off Road (VOR) contingency planning, and support.
• Monitor and validate data interfaces between vehicle sales systems, parts systems, and external platforms to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Support the research, development, and commercialisation of Genuine Accessories through market demand analysis and financial modelling.
• Identify and evaluate new accessory opportunities, preparing data-backed business cases for approval.
• Manage production planning, stock allocation, lifecycle forecasting, and phase-out activities using demand and inventory analytics.
• Design, enhance, and automate performance dashboards and reports using Power BI and internal data platforms.
• Translate complex data into clear insights to improve parts availability, lead times, and customer experience.
• Provide regular, insight-driven updates and recommendations to senior management on performance, risks, and growth opportunities.

About you

• Diploma or equivalent in a related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience in automotive parts operations, aftersales, or supply chain (preferred).
• Experience in planning and forecasting.
• Analytical capability (Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Databricks or similar preferred).

Why work for Hyundai Motor Company Australia?

We take great pride in creating an inclusive, energised and team-based workplace with meaningful experiences, encouraging innovation and a growth mindset.

• HMCA & GMAu: Exposure to all facets of the business, its products and future business.
• Learning & Development: Personalised LMS System and clear L&D strategy for all staff. Exciting formal learning offering's with internationally recognised organisations.
• Leave Benefits: Paid Parental Leave, Celebration , Volunteer, Exam Leave and more!
• Employee Vehicle Lease Program: Utilise our Hyundai Cars at a reduced price.
• CSR Program: Contribute to our Hyundai Help for Kids, which has raised over $15 million for not-for-profit organisations focused on the betterment of children's lives.
• EAP Converge: Access to professional assistance for personal or work-related issue. Health & Wellbeing resources and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer where our values form the foundation of our culture - customer, challenge, collaboration, people and globality.

Recruitment Process

If you would like a career with Hyundai Motor Company Australia, please submit your resume by using the apply button below. If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by telephone by our People & Culture team. We would like to thank all other applicants for their interest and wish you well in your job search.