Parts Planning & Ordering Management
Job Summary
- Manage the full supply chain cycle of spare partsfrom forecasting purchasing inbound logistics warehouse receiving to market distribution.
- Establish and monitor safety stock reorder points MOQ and buffer stock for each parts category.
- Evaluate stock movement (fast/slow movers dead stock) and implement appropriate replenishment or liquidation actions.
- Analyze lead times supplier performance and logistics efficiency to minimize delays and shortages.
- Ensure data accuracy across SAP systems for stock levels material codes and master data.
- Develop monthly and quarterly demand forecasts using historical data market trends and service center consumption.
- Optimize inventory levels to balance availability vs. working capital reducing excess stock and minimizing back orders.
- Conduct regular inventory health checks and cycle counts with warehouses.
- Maintain and track inventory KPIs: fill rate OTIF stock turnover aging and inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate inbound shipments and distribution plans with central warehouse and market warehouses.
- Resolve order issues delivery discrepancies and system errors promptly and systematically.
- Collaborate closely with distributors service centers logistics teams procurement and planning departments.
- Prepare annual and monthly budgets for spare parts procurement and inventory holding costs.
- Monitor spending analyze variances and implement cost-optimization initiatives.
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.
- 35 years of hands-on experience in supply chain material control spare parts planning or inventory management (automotive industry preferred).
- Strong knowledge of demand forecasting material planning inventory control and warehouse operations.
- Proficient in SAP (MM/SD modules) and advanced Excel/Power BI skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving coordination and communication abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure manage urgent requests and handle multiple priorities.
- Fluent in English.
Required Skills:
- 35 years of hands-on experience in supply chain material control spare parts planning or inventory management (automotive industry preferred). - Strong knowledge of demand forecasting material planning inventory control and warehouse operations. - Proficient in SAP (MM/SD modules) and advanced Excel/Power BI skills. - Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving coordination and communication abilities. - Ability to work under pressure manage urgent requests and handle multiple priorities.
Required Education:
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.