The automotive industry is driven by precision, innovation, and efficiency. While vehicle design and manufacturing often take center stage, the systems that support spare parts management are equally critical to customer satisfaction and operational success. Every replacement component, service part, and technical update relies on accurate data and effective catalogue management to ensure dealerships and customers receive the right parts at the right time.
Jetour South Africa is seeking an OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst to join its team in Midrand. This exciting opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in automotive parts management, supply chain operations, engineering support, or catalogue administration who are looking to grow their careers within an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) environment.
If you have a passion for data accuracy, automotive systems, and continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of vehicle parts lifecycle management while supporting dealer operations across South Africa.
Why Consider a Career at Jetour South Africa?
As one of the fastest-growing automotive brands expanding into international markets, Jetour is focused on delivering reliable vehicles supported by efficient aftersales services. Behind every successful dealership network is a robust parts management system that ensures technicians can quickly identify and order the correct components for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
The OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst plays a vital role in maintaining the accuracy of these systems, supporting engineering teams, improving supply chain performance, and ensuring dealers have access to reliable parts information.
Working in this position provides exposure to modern automotive technologies, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, engineering processes, supply chain planning, and product lifecycle management.
Understanding the Role of an OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst
Every vehicle consists of thousands of individual components. Each component has a unique part number, technical specifications, compatibility information, and lifecycle status. Managing this information accurately is essential for manufacturers, dealerships, technicians, and customers.
The OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst is responsible for maintaining this information throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring that every part can be identified, ordered, and supplied efficiently.
This role combines technical knowledge, analytical thinking, engineering coordination, and supply chain planning to support smooth operations across the entire dealer network.
Managing the Parts Lifecycle
One of the primary responsibilities of the position involves overseeing the complete lifecycle of OEM parts.
Automotive components evolve throughout a vehicle’s lifespan. Some parts are replaced by improved versions, others become obsolete, and new components are introduced as vehicle models evolve.
The analyst is responsible for:
- Managing new part introductions.
- Recording superseded part numbers.
- Monitoring obsolete components.
- Maintaining accurate lifecycle records.
- Ensuring seamless transitions between old and new parts.
Effective lifecycle management prevents ordering errors, improves inventory planning, and supports efficient aftersales service.
Maintaining Accurate Parts Catalogues
A reliable parts catalogue is one of the most valuable resources within an automotive dealership.
Technicians rely on catalogue systems to identify the correct replacement parts quickly and accurately. Even small data errors can result in incorrect orders, delayed repairs, and dissatisfied customers.
The OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst ensures that electronic and printed catalogues remain accurate by updating:
- Part numbers.
- Vehicle fitment information.
- Technical descriptions.
- Component illustrations.
- Assembly diagrams.
- Product specifications.
Maintaining accurate catalogue information improves service efficiency while reducing costly ordering mistakes.
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Supporting New Vehicle Launches
Every new vehicle launch introduces hundreds or even thousands of new components into the manufacturer’s parts system.
Before dealerships begin servicing new models, complete parts information must already exist within the company’s catalogue and ERP systems.
The analyst works closely with engineering and product development teams to ensure:
- Complete parts data is available.
- New part numbers are correctly assigned.
- Catalogue information is accurate.
- Product structures are properly configured.
- Dealers receive complete technical support.
This preparation ensures that aftersales operations begin smoothly from the first day of a vehicle’s release.
Working Closely with Engineering Teams
Collaboration is an important aspect of the role.
Engineering teams continuously improve vehicle designs through technical updates and product improvements. Whenever engineering changes occur, the corresponding parts information must also be updated across all systems.
The OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst acts as a bridge between engineering, supply chain, and dealership operations by implementing engineering change notices accurately and efficiently.
Strong communication skills help ensure that every department works with consistent, up-to-date information.
Analysing Parts Usage and Demand
Beyond maintaining data, the position also requires strong analytical capabilities.
Automotive manufacturers monitor parts demand continuously to ensure dealerships maintain sufficient inventory while avoiding unnecessary stockholding.
The analyst examines:
- Dealer purchasing trends.
- Parts consumption patterns.
- Seasonal demand.
- Warranty replacement rates.
- Slow-moving inventory.
- High-demand components.
These insights support better forecasting, improved inventory management, and more effective supply chain planning.
Improving Inventory Performance
One of the challenges facing automotive manufacturers is balancing inventory availability with cost efficiency.
Too much stock increases storage costs, while too little stock can delay vehicle repairs and reduce customer satisfaction.
Through detailed data analysis, the OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst helps identify opportunities to:
- Reduce obsolete inventory.
- Improve parts availability.
- Minimise backorders.
- Increase inventory accuracy.
- Support efficient procurement planning.
These improvements contribute directly to operational performance across the dealer network.
Working with ERP Systems
Modern automotive manufacturers depend heavily on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage operations.
Jetour South Africa requires candidates with experience using systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
ERP systems integrate multiple business functions, including:
- Inventory management.
- Procurement.
- Product master data.
- Engineering changes.
- Warehouse operations.
- Dealer ordering.
Maintaining accurate information across these systems ensures efficient communication between departments while supporting informed business decisions.
Understanding Bills of Materials (BOM)
An important technical skill required for this position is understanding Bills of Materials (BOM).
A BOM represents the complete structure of every vehicle by listing every component required during manufacturing and servicing.
Accurate BOM management helps ensure:
- Correct component relationships.
- Accurate catalogue structures.
- Efficient engineering updates.
- Reliable spare parts identification.
- Improved production planning.
Professionals with knowledge of product structures and BOM management bring significant value to OEM operations.
Supporting Dealers Across South Africa
Dealerships rely on accurate parts information every day.
The OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst provides technical support by assisting dealers with:
- Parts identification.
- Catalogue navigation.
- Technical queries.
- Part number verification.
- Availability concerns.
Prompt support helps dealerships serve customers more efficiently while improving overall aftersales performance.
Strong relationships with dealers contribute to increased customer satisfaction and enhanced brand loyalty.
Data Accuracy Drives Success
Attention to detail is one of the most important qualities required for this position.
A single incorrect part number can result in ordering mistakes, delayed vehicle repairs, unnecessary returns, and increased operating costs.
The successful candidate demonstrates exceptional accuracy when maintaining:
- Product master data.
- Catalogue information.
- Technical specifications.
- Engineering updates.
- Inventory records.
- ERP system data.
Consistent accuracy strengthens operational reliability throughout the business.
Essential Skills for Success
Jetour South Africa is seeking candidates with a combination of technical expertise and analytical ability.
Key skills include:
- Strong automotive parts knowledge.
- OEM parts lifecycle management.
- ERP system experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Data analysis capability.
- Product structure understanding.
- Bill of Materials (BOM) knowledge.
- Supply chain awareness.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Excellent communication skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong organisational ability.
Professionals who enjoy working with complex data while supporting operational excellence are well suited to this role.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess:
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- A diploma or degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline (advantageous).
- Three to five years of experience within OEM parts management, automotive supply chain operations, or catalogue administration.
- Previous experience working within an OEM manufacturer or Tier 1 automotive supplier environment.
Experience with structured automotive parts systems is strongly preferred.
Working Environment
The position is based at Jetour South Africa’s Midrand office and operates during standard business hours from 08:00 to 16:30.
Although primarily office-based, occasional travel may be required to support:
- New vehicle launches.
- Dealer training.
- Technical coordination.
- OEM collaboration.
- Supply chain initiatives.
The role offers a professional working environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Career Growth Opportunities
One of the most attractive aspects of this position is the long-term career potential it offers.
Professionals who develop expertise in OEM parts management may progress into positions such as:
- Senior Parts Analyst.
- Product Manager.
- Parts Planning Manager.
- Supply Chain Manager.
- Aftersales Operations Specialist.
- Product Data Manager.
These roles provide opportunities for increased responsibility, leadership, and strategic involvement within the automotive industry.
Is This Career Right for You?
If you enjoy working with technical information, analysing data, solving operational challenges, and supporting efficient business processes, an OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst role could be an excellent career choice.
The position combines engineering knowledge, supply chain planning, data governance, inventory optimisation, and customer support into one dynamic and rewarding profession.
Professionals who thrive in structured environments and appreciate the importance of accuracy will find this role both challenging and fulfilling.
Join Jetour South Africa’s Growing Team
As Jetour South Africa continues expanding its presence in the local automotive market, opportunities to contribute to world-class aftersales operations are growing. The OEM Parts & Catalogue Analyst position offers the chance to work with advanced automotive systems, collaborate with engineering and supply chain professionals, and play a key role in ensuring dealerships have access to accurate, reliable parts information.
If you have experience in OEM parts management, catalogue administration, ERP systems, and automotive supply chains, this role represents an exciting opportunity to build your career with an innovative and growing automotive brand.
By joining Jetour South Africa, you can contribute to delivering exceptional aftersales support while helping shape the future of automotive parts management in South Africa.