Senior Parts Purchasing & Inventory Analyst

Position Overview:

The Senior Parts Purchasing & Inventory Analyst is responsible for end-to-end ownership of the parts purchasing inventory planning and material analytics functions in support of Customer Technical Services for Johnson Health Tech Retail (JHTR). This role ensures service parts availability inventory health and material data accuracy to support warranty non-warranty refurbishment and service operations.

This position is a non-supervisory senior individual contributor role with a high level of autonomy and accountability. The role owns purchasing execution inventory policy implementation forecasting inputs and parts analytics while collaborating closely with Customer Technical Services Warehouse Quality Operations Finance and Global HQ. Vendor pricing and contractual negotiations are managed by Global HQ; this role ensures those agreements are executed effectively through accurate planning and purchasing.

Responsibilities:

Parts Purchasing & Supply Execution

Owns the full purchasing function for service and repair parts across assigned product lines.

Places maintains and updates parts purchase orders with internal factories and approved third party suppliers.

Ensures timely purchasing aligned to service demand lead times inventory targets and operational constraints.

Tracks open purchase orders and shipments; communicates ETAs shortages and risks to Customer Technical Services Warehouse and Finance.

Adjusts purchasing plans by expediting delaying or canceling orders as needed to maintain service levels and control inventory exposure.

Resolves parts supply issues related to availability lead times substitutions and quality in collaboration with Quality and Global HQ.

Parts Inventory Management & Policy Ownership

Owns parts inventory planning and execution including:

o Reorder points and stocking levels

o Safety stock parameters

o Phase in and phase out of service parts

Monitors parts inventory health including:

o Inventory age and life

o Excess and obsolete material

o Slow moving and inactive parts

Develops and maintains parts inventory policies adopted from enterprise standards and adapted to JHTR Customer Technical Services needs with leadership input.

Actively works to reduce aged excess and obsolete parts inventory while protecting service fill rates.

Partners with Warehouse Refurbishment and Quality to evaluate scrap rework and disposition decisions.

Analytics Reporting & Material Data Ownership

Serves as the primary owner of parts purchasing and inventory analytics for Customer Technical Services.

Develops maintains and improves reporting related to:

o Parts inventory levels valuation and aging

o Service demand trends and usage patterns

o Material lifecycle status and phase out planning

o Purchasing performance and inventory risk

Owns parts material setup and master data accuracy within ERP systems including:

o Part numbers and descriptions

o Lead times and sourcing

o Planning parameters and reorder logic

Provides regular and ad hoc analysis to support leadership decision making within Customer Technical Services.

Continually improves analytical tools and dashboards to increase visibility accuracy and efficiency.

Forecasting & Service Demand Planning

Translate service usage warranty trends and historical demand into actionable purchasing and inventory plans.

Supports forecasting discussions by providing SKU level insights on parts demand and risk.

Works closely with Customer Technical Services leadership to anticipate service demand changes driven by product issues recalls warranty trends or lifecycle changes.

Cross Functional Collaboration

Acts as the primary point of contact for parts purchasing and inventory planning for Customer Technical Services.

o Collaborates closely with:

o Customer Technical Services (service operations warranty field support)

o Warehouse and Logistics

o Quality and Engineering

o Finance and Operations

Communicates clearly and proactively regarding parts availability risks and mitigation plans.

Other projects/duties as needed.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Logistics or a related field required. High school/equivalent degree with equivalent experience will be considered.

Experience Requirements:

3 years of experience in parts purchasing inventory planning supply chain or material management

Demonstrated experience owning parts purchasing and inventory execution in a service or manufacturing environment

Proven ability to manage complex material data and analytics

Other Requirements:

Advanced Excel skills

ERP system experience (SAP preferred)

Experience with material master data inventory planning parameters and reporting tools

Strong comfort with large datasets trend analysis and operational metrics

A valid drivers license is required for domestic travel

Position will be subjected to pre-employment and annual motor vehicle record (MVR) checks. Must be able to successfully pass MVR checks to drive on behalf of the company.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent compensation package and team-oriented work environment with growth opportunities. Some of our outstanding benefits include:

Health & Dental Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off benefits

Product discounts

Wellness programs