Warranty/ Service Manager
Motus Corporation
Job Description:
To manage and monitor the implementation of warranty claims, operations and processes by approved network, conforming to Manufacturer policies, procedures and standards
Specific Role Responsibilities
- Accurately and timeously manage and authorise claims to prevent financial losses to the company and network
- Analyse recurring claims in order to proactively prevent loss to the organization
- Contribute to the development of the appropriate strategy and set targets within area of accountability
- Control cost per unit (CPU)
- Define standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure finalization of claims for submission of warranty to importer within stated time period
- Implement and manage end-to-end processes
- Manage all operational risk and risk mitigation initiatives
- Manage and control campaign claims as per stipulated requirements
- Manage first approval rates of denied and/or rejected claims by manufacturer
- Monitor and report on progress against operational plans and adjust where required
- Plan, manage and monitor governance compliance processes in area of accountability in order to manage risks and expose liabilities
- Resolve problems by applying the necessary discretion and guidelines as per standards
- Manage and control various revenues within department, related to defective parts return and rental policy
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Adhere to organisational and manufacturer policies and procedures
- Allocate Goodwill budget across network and effectively control budget, ensuring full spend
- Manage financial activities in line with approved policies and procedures
- Manage, monitor and report on budget variances and provide solutions
- Manage and mitigate financial loss due to denied and/or returned claims by manufacturer, adding financial risk to organization
- Manage financial risk on rental and demo courtesy programme and ensuring minimal risk to network
- Allocate and manage Motrex labour claims, ensuring accuracy of refunds
- Advise on and provide support to ensure the effective resolution of network queries in order to ensure resolution of claims
- Assist and build a strong appreciation of network needs and ensure team understanding and adherence to policy principles; aligning where necessary
- Assist network to create a culture which aims to meet or exceed expectations in the business
- Continuously monitor actual process turnaround times and quality standards
- Plan, manage and monitor processes, enabling efficiency
Key Skills and Attributes required
- Demonstrates a basic knowledge and understanding of costs and expenses in respect of own work environment.
- Understands where one's own contribution and that of one's own team fits into the value proposition and the objectives of the business.
Qualifications and experience required
- 3 - 5 years' experience in a similar environment Management role
- An understanding of warranty within motor industry
- An understanding of Importer logistics and environment