Spares Planner
Core
Manage spare parts planning, inventory optimization, and supply continuity for a diverse portfolio of platforms to ensure critical parts availability while balancing inventory investment.
Role type
Senior Spares Planner
Builds
Operational supply continuity and optimized spare parts inventory
Domain
Telecommunications / Supply Chain Management
Required skills
Spares planning, Materials planning, Demand planning, MRP, Inventory control, ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP), Supplier relationship management, Data analysis, Process improvement
Preferred skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder management, Continuous improvement mindset
Responsibilities
Conduct regular reviews of spare parts plans to align inventory with operational requirements; Execute Integrated Business Planning (IBP) activities; Review demand requirements and raise Purchase Orders (POs) and Stock Transfer Orders (STOs); Monitor and manage spare parts shortages and coordinate stock redistribution; Analyse shortages and implement actions to improve availability; Lead supplier performance meetings and monitor key metrics; Approve Material Change Request Forms (MCRFs) and maintain master data integrity; Support stocktake activities and inventory reconciliation; Conduct last-buy and obsolescence analyses; Identify opportunities for process and system improvements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
