Spare Parts Manager (Human)

AI Data Engineer (Mensch) @ Neura Robotics; Riederich; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEURA seeks a Spare Parts Manager for Service & Academy to own spare parts end to end, define the portfolio, classify parts, and manage master data in our ERP system.

You will set up end-to-end processes from quotation to delivery and returns, build demand forecasts, define stock strategies, and track KPIs. You will also drive pricing and growth with service partners and Sales.

Qualifications

• Degree or comparable qualification in industrial engineering or related field.
• Several years of spare parts management or aftersales experience.
• Experience setting up spare parts processes, forecasting and pricing.
• Hands-on ERP experience (master data, inventory, purchasing).
• Structured, independent, and able to build from scratch.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Define the spare parts portfolio for each NEURA product, classify parts (wear parts, critical parts, stock levels) and own master data in ERP.
• Set up end-to-end spare parts processes from quotation to delivery, returns and warranty handling; build demand forecasts and stock strategy.
• Define pricing models and price lists for spare parts, kits and exchange parts; review prices to ensure margins.
• Grow the spare parts business by analyzing installed base and sales data to forecast revenue; develop offers with service partners and Sales; set targets and report progress.

Skills

Spare parts mgmt

ERP systems

Demand forecasting

Pricing & margin

Cross-functional collaboration

German language

English language

Education

Industrial engineering

Supply chain

Tools

Dynamics 365

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