Spare Parts Manager (Human)

Neura Robotics; Gemeindeverwaltungsverband Metzingen, Riederich; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Neura Robotics in Germany is seeking a Spare Parts Manager to own end-to-end spare parts strategy for NEURA robots. You will define parts portfolios, manage master data in ERP, and coordinate with Development and Service Engineering.

You will set up processes from quotation to delivery, build demand forecasts, define stock strategies, track KPIs, and grow spare parts revenue with service partners and Sales.

Qualifications

• Degree or comparable qualification in industrial engineering, supply chain, mechatronics, business or a related field.
• Several years of experience in spare parts management or aftersales, ideally in robotics, machinery or automotive.
• Experience in setting up spare parts processes, demand forecasting and pricing.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (master data, inventory, purchasing).
• Structured, independent and comfortable building things from scratch.
• Good language skills in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Define spare parts portfolio for each NEURA product with Development and Service Engineering.
• Classify parts and set replacement levels; own master data in ERP.
• Set up end-to-end spare parts processes from quotation to delivery, returns and warranty.
• Build demand forecasts and stock strategy; track availability and lead times.
• Define pricing models and price lists for spare parts and kits.
• Grow the spare parts business with service partners and Sales; report progress.

Skills

German language

English language

ERP systems

Spare parts management

Forecasting

Pricing

Lead time tracking

Projects from scratch

Education

Degree or comparable qualification in industrial engineering, supply chain, mechatronics, business or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

ERP systems

Job description

In Service & Academy, you make sure our customers and service partners can keep their NEURA robots running. As Spare Parts Manager, you own spare parts end to end: what we offer, how an order becomes a delivery, what it costs, and how the business grows.

How you work

You are part of the Service & Academy team and report to the Head of Service & Academy. You work closely with Service Engineering, Development, Supply Chain, Finance and Sales.

Your mission & challenges

Your responsibilities, in order of priority:

1. Define spare parts

• Define the spare parts portfolio for each NEURA product, together with Development and Service Engineering

• Classify parts (e.g. wear parts, critical parts, recommended stock) and decide on which level they are replaced

• Own spare parts master data and part numbering in our ERP system, and keep them current with every product change

2. Set up spare parts processes

• Set up the process from quotation and order to delivery, returns and warranty handling

• Build the demand forecast from installed base, failure data and lead times, and use it to define stock strategy: what is stocked where and when to replenish

• Track KPIs such as availability and delivery lead time, and train the service team and partners

3. Define spare parts pricing

• Define pricing model and price lists for spare parts, kits and exchange parts

• Review prices and margins regularly, aligned with the Service Partner Program

4. Grow the spare parts business

• Analyze installed base and sales data to forecast spare parts revenue

• Develop offers such as spare parts kits and an online ordering channel, together with service partners and Sales

• Set revenue and margin targets, report on progress and feed recurring failures back to Development

What we are looking for

Must-have:

• Degree or comparable qualification in industrial engineering, supply chain, mechatronics, business or a related field

• Several years of experience in spare parts management or aftersales, ideally in robotics, machinery or automotive

• Experience in setting up spare parts processes, demand forecasting and pricing

• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (master data, inventory, purchasing)

• Structured, independent and comfortable building things from scratch

• Good language skills in German and English

Nice to have:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

• Technical understanding of robotics or mechatronic systems

• Experience with service partner or distributor networks