The Spares Demand Planner manages and forecasts demand across roughly 2,000 spare part SKUs to maintain optimal stock availability while minimising excess inventory. They also review current supply performance, identify under performing or obsolete items, and recommend rationalisation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established multinational within the industrial and manufacturing industry. The organisation is known for its commitment to operational excellence and expertise in procurement and supply chain management.

Description

Develop and maintain accurate spare‑parts demand forecasts by leveraging historical data, market insights, and system analytics. Oversee inventory levels across approximately 2,000 SKUs, ensuring strong availability while preventing excess stock. Create and manage purchase orders in SAP, and coordinate with HQ on inbound shipment status. Assess the current spare‑parts portfolio to identify low‑usage, declining, or end‑of‑life items for potential removal. Work closely with the Aftersales team and Product Director to align stock planning and rationalisation decisions with business objectives. Prepare and deliver SKU rationalisation proposals and insights to management. Ensure accuracy and consistency of master data within ERP systems (SAP preferred) relating to spare‑parts projects. Produce regular rep...