Founded in 1973 by Hugues de Chaunac, ORECA is recognized as a leading race car manufacturer, developing exceptional prototypes and mastering every stage of the process : from chassis design to propulsion system performance. Driven by a passion for motorsport, our teams design, build, and optimize vehicles capable of pushing the limits on the world’s greatest racetracks.
More than technical expertise, ORECA Motorsport also represents a strong commitment to prestigious automotive manufacturers: tailored support, active listening, and total responsiveness to ensure performance and success.
Position :
Full time position – Salaried position – Three/four trips a year on some circuit
Within the framework of endurance racing projects, Oreca Motorsport is looking for a Spare Parts Manager (M/F) based in Indianapolis, USA.
Reporting to the Customer Racing Sales Manager, your main responsibilities will include:
Customer Relations Management :
- Handle all daily customer flows: quotes, orders, and shipments.
- Manage pre-sales actions: creation of sales items, price verification, preparation of commercial offers, and development of new parts in collaboration with production and the design office.
- Manage after-sales actions: shipment preparation, parts inspection, and monitoring of international deliveries.
- Ensure project follow-up: manage orders to optimize flows and meet customer needs in a timely manner.
Shipment Management :
- Supervise warehouse picking: ensure outgoing products comply with quality standards and correct quantities.
- Select the most efficient and cost-effective transport options.
- Package and prepare parcels/pallets: ensure optimal tracking of shipments (fragile or high-value products) for a high-quality customer reception.
Procurement Management :
- Establish purchase forecasts.
- Place purchase orders with ORECA Signes.
- Maintain stock levels as previously defined.
Planning, Reporting & Activity Management :
- Communicate with and anticipate customer needs at the beginning and end of the season by offering tailored commercial solutions.
- Enter purchase prices and items into the ERP system.
- Control incoming goods and manage stock updates.
- Be proactive by anticipating demands based on race and test calendars.
- Provide clear, concise, and qualitative activity reports.
Profile :
- Minimum of a 2-year degree in logistics or international trade, ideally with a specialization in automotive/mechanical engineering.
- At least 3 years of significant experience in a similar role (motorsport logistics/engineering track highly valued).
- Solid foundation in customer relationship management.
- Knowledge of automotive mechanics, particularly in motorsport, with an understanding of its specificities (materials, manufacturing processes, etc.), and a strong general knowledge of endurance racing.
- Basic engineering and performance knowledge.
- Mandatory ERP experience.
- Initial experience to international transport and logistics.
- Team player with strong autonomy.
- Organized and rigorous, able to set priorities and collaborate effectively with other departments.
- Fluency in English is mandatory, French is a plus.
Recruitment Process :
Our recruitment experts identify the best profiles based on technical skills and professional background. Each stage ; from the initial phone screening to in-depth interviews, is designed to ensure a genuine match between your ambitions and our projects.
ORECA is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. All our positions are open to applicants with disabilities.
