Global Spare Parts Strategist

Epredia; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Epredia, a world leader in precision cancer diagnostics solutions, seeks a Global Spare Parts Planner to secure spare parts availability worldwide. You will design and execute inventory and replenishment strategies across the global distribution network, balancing service levels with inventory investment.

You will partner with Service Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Management and regional teams to forecast demand, manage replenishments, and drive improvements using

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in spare parts planning or service logistics.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, and supply planning processes.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, service, or global supply chain environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage global spare parts inventory plans to ensure parts availability while optimizing stock levels and inventory investment.
• Create demand forecasts using historical data, service trends, product lifecycle information, and input from regional teams.
• Manage replenishment activities across global warehouses and service locations, ensuring timely supply to meet customer needs.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and suppliers to resolve supply issues, improve delivery performance, and mitigate risks.
• Optimize inventory across the global distribution network through stock balancing, transfers, and consistent inventory policies.
• Support spare parts planning throughout the product lifecycle, including new product launches, engineering changes, and end-of-life management.
• Track key supply chain and inventory KPIs, drive data-based improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and service performance.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory management

Demand planning

Forecasting

SAP ERP/MRP

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Global logistics experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration or relevant equivalent experience

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Epredia, a world leader in precision cancer diagnostics solutions, seeks a Global Spare Parts Planner to secure spare parts availability worldwide. You will design and execute inventory and replenishment strategies across the global distribution network, balancing service levels with inventory investment.

You will partner with Service Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Management and regional teams to forecast demand, manage replenishments, and drive improvements using