Parts Man
About Al-Futtaim Group
Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.
Position summary
The parts man is responsible for the physical handling, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch of genuine automotive parts within the dealership warehouse.
The role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting workshop efficiency, and ensuring timely parts availability for service operations, retail customers, and inter-branch requirements. By managing warehouse discipline, safe handling practices, and accurate stock movement, the parts man directly contributes to workshop productivity, customer satisfaction, and overall aftersales performance.
A highly disciplined, accurate, and physically active team member is essential to maintaining warehouse standards and ensuring the safe handling of high-value, fragile, and high-voltage (HV) components.
Key responsibilities
Goods receipt & storage
Receive incoming parts shipments and verify quantities, part numbers, and condition against purchase orders and delivery notes
Identify and report discrepancies, shortages, damaged goods, or incorrect deliveries to the parts supervisor immediately
Bin parts accurately into designated storage locations using FIFO principles and OEM storage requirements
Ensure proper storage conditions for fragile parts, fluids, batteries, tyres, lubricants, and hazardous materials in accordance with safety standards
Handle high-voltage (HV) battery components and sensitive parts using approved safety procedures and protective equipment
Picking, packing & dispatch
Pick parts accurately for workshop repair orders, retail customer sales, body shop requirements, and inter-branch transfers using issued pick lists
Verify picked quantities and part numbers before dispatch to minimize workshop delays and customer complaints
Package parts securely for transportation, ensuring special care for fragile, oversized, or high-value items
Dispatch parts to internal departments, external customers, and branch locations on time while maintaining delivery documentation and proof of dispatch
Support urgent workshop requirements to minimize vehicle downtime and service delays
Stock accuracy & warehouse control
Conduct daily cycle counts and support scheduled stock takes to maintain high inventory accuracy and traceability
Monitor stock condition and report damaged, expired, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory to the parts supervisor for corrective action
Ensure correct stock rotation and minimize stock losses, shrinkage, and binning errors
Maintain proper labeling, bin location accuracy, and warehouse organization across all storage areas
Housekeeping, safety & compliance
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organization, and 5S standards across all aisles, shelves, and storage locations
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, trolleys, and warehouse handling equipment safely and within certification guidelines
Follow all HSE procedures including safe lifting, PPE usage, chemical handling, and hazardous goods protocols
Ensure compliance with OEM standards, customs regulations, audit requirements, and internal controls related to parts traceability and inventory management
Educational requirements
High school certificate or vocational diploma
Certification in logistics, warehouse operations, or supply chain is considered an advantage
Forklift certification is highly preferred
Experience requirements
Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a parts warehouse, automotive dealership, or logistics environment
Previous experience handling genuine automotive spare parts is strongly preferred
Experience with warehouse operations in high-volume dealership environments is considered an advantage
Technical skills
Working knowledge of warehouse management modules within DMS, ERP, or WMS platforms
Familiarity with barcode scanning systems, stock movement processes, and warehouse documentation
Ability to read and verify part numbers, pick lists, shipping documents, and stock transfer requests accurately
Basic computer literacy for stock entry, goods receipt confirmation, and inventory reporting
Basic Arabic and English reading and writing skills for warehouse operations and documentation
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.