Production & Planning Manager

Clicars; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Permanent contract

On-site and/or remote working

Job summary

Otis is seeking a SERVICE PARTS MATERIALS PLANNING & PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION LEADER (H/M) for its EMEA team. Hybrid work setup with travel up to 50% and a focus on inventory optimization, network strategy, and system improvements across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.

The role requires an Engineering degree, 10+ years in a similar position, and strong English skills. Based in preferred hubs like Vigo, Paris, or Madrid, with opportunities for growth within a global leader in elevators and

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• 10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of service operations.
• Strong change management in a fast-moving environment.
• Strategic planning aligned to business needs.
• Willingness to travel 50% or more.
• Based in Vigo, Paris, or Madrid preferred.
• Proficient in written and spoken English; other European languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA spare parts materials planning function across centres, warehouses and service locations.
• Optimize the spare parts network with improved inventory allocation and distribution strategies.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies balancing service levels and costs.
• Set inventory planning parameters: safety stock, reorder points, forecast models, replenishment policies.
• Monitor and improve inventory availability, fill rates and stock health.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to reduce working capital.
• Lead reduction of excess and obsolete inventory through lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Service teams on obsolescence and product changes.
• Support expansion of drop-shipment and alternative fulfilment models.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of planning and procurement systems.

Skills

10+ years of experience

Change management

Strategic planning

Team development

English proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

SERVICE PARTS MATERIALS PLANNING & PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION LEADER (H/M) OTIS EMEA

Hybrid
Benjamín Outram 1, 28918 LEGANES, Spain
Full time

Date Posted:
Country:
Spain
Location:
Benjamín Outram 1, 28918 LEGANES, Spain

At Otis, we move billions of people every day!
How? Through our talented Team of more than 72,000 employees, who are passionate about what we do and what's next.
From our foundation of excellent products (escalators, elevators and moving walkways), to our next chapter of digital transformation, this is a great time to join our Company!
We're currently looking for a SERVICE PARTS MATERIALS PLANNING & PROCUREMENT TRANSFORMATION LEADER (H/M) to join our EMEA team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the EMEA spare parts materials planning function, ensuring optimal inventory positioning across EMEA parts centres, warehouses, and service locations.
• Support optimization of the EMEA spare parts network through improved inventory allocation and distribution strategies.
• Develop and execute inventory strategies that balance customer service requirements with inventory investment targets.
• Establish and maintain inventory planning parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, forecast models, and replenishment policies.
• Monitor and improve inventory availability, fill rates, and stock health across the network.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve service levels while reducing working capital.
• Lead continuous reduction of excess and obsolete inventory through proactive planning, lifecycle management, and disposition strategies.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Service teams to manage parts obsolescence, product transitions, and engineering changes.
• Support the expansion of drop-shipment and alternative fulfilment models where appropriate.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of planning and procurement systems, tools, and digital solutions.

Role specific skills & competences:

• Degree in Engineering
• 10 years of experience in a similar position
• Knowledge and insight in service operations.
• Strong change management skills, dynamically operating in a fast moving environment. Ability to look ahead, and anticipate/assess the system-wide impact & consequence of specific adjustments to the manufacturing/operations network
• Skilled at leading strategy & innovation with a forward-looking proactive orientation. bringing Imagination (new & fresh thinking) to the extended team. Ability to formulate a strategic plan aligned to business requirements ensuring sustained competitiveness.
• Learning mindset, continually open to new developments and curious about meta-trends and their impact. Resilient in tackling challenges, dealing with problems and addressing issues
• Demonstrated success as change agent and advocate for chan
• Strong team developer, with excellent collaboration skills. Passionate about establishing a culture of belonging; a visible champion of this work.
• Proficient in both writing and oral English. Other european languages would be a plus.
• Availability to travel 50% of the time
• Preferably based in Vigo, Paris or Madrid

What can we offer you?

• The chance to work for an industry leading company and a global brand.
• Growth opportunities in a multinational environment.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Permanet contract
• On-site and/or remote working mode

We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law.