Business Process Analyst – Raw Material & Spare Parts Planning

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Spare Parts Planner in Reno, NV to define and lead NA spare parts planning. You will build SOPs, set safety stock, and partner with Master Scheduling, Procurement, and Field Service to align parts supply with service demand.

The role requires 5+ years in inventory planning, strong SAP/Excel skills, and the ability to develop processes from scratch. This position supports cross-regional collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in raw material, spare/service parts, or inventory planning in a manufacturing or field-service environment.
• Ability to build processes and documentation from scratch.
• Working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP/MRP.

Responsibilities

• Define, build, and document the scope, workflows, and SOPs for a new North America raw material and spare parts planning function.
• Own North America spare parts inventory planning, including safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment cadence for service and field support.
• Build Excel/SAP tracking tools and dashboards for spare parts availability, aging/obsolete inventory, and stockout risk.
• Partner with Master Scheduling, Procurement, and Field Service to align parts supply with service and warranty demand.
• Identify and resolve gaps between SAP data and physical raw material/spare parts inventory.
• Set target inventory and reorder policies for critical and long-lead parts with Purchasing and Manufacturing.
• Coordinate with global counterparts on regional constraints and strategy.
• Report to leadership on parts health metrics, risks, and process maturity.
• Take on Operations Transformation and other cross-department projects as capacity allows.
• Scope project objectives, activities, dependencies, budget, and risk; track status and elevate issues.
• Assist other Project Managers with deliverables as needed.

Skills

Spare Parts Inventory Planning

Data Analysis

Project Management

Process Documentation

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

SAP IBP/GUI

Job description

• Define, build, and document the scope, workflows, and SOPs for a new North America raw material and spare parts planning function
• Own North America spare parts inventory planning, including safety stock, reorder points, and replenishment cadence for service and field support
• Build Excel/SAP tracking tools and dashboards for spare parts availability, aging/obsolete inventory, and stockout risk
• Partner with Master Scheduling, Procurement, and Field Service to align parts supply with service and warranty demand
• Identify and resolve gaps between SAP data and physical raw material/spare parts inventory
• Set target inventory and reorder policies for critical and long-lead parts with Purchasing and Manufacturing
• Coordinate with EMEA/APAC/LATAM counterparts on global parts strategy and elevate cross-regional constraints
• Report to leadership on parts health metrics, risks, and process maturity
• Take on Operations Transformation and other cross-department projects from the Operations Project Portfolio as capacity allows
• Scope project objectives, activities, dependencies, budget, and risk; track status and elevate issues
• Assist other Project Managers with deliverables as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in raw material, spare/service parts, or inventory planning in a manufacturing or field-service environment
• Ability to build processes and documentation from scratch
• Working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP/MRP
• SAP IBP/GUI is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• VBA is a plus
• Strong process-documentation and technical-writing skills
• General project management ability
• Ability to influence across all levels and global regions
• Self-starter, organized, continuous-improvement mindset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in spare parts inventory planning, including safety stock management and replenishment strategies, while leveraging advanced Excel and SAP tools for tracking and reporting. Possesses strong project management skills to drive operations transformation and cross-departmental collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Spare Parts Inventory Planning
• SAP ERP/MRP Proficiency
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Project Management Ability
• Process Documentation

Hard Skills

• Inventory Planning
• Safety Stock Management
• Reorder Point Setting
• Process Documentation
• Technical Writing
• Data Analysis
• VBA Programming
• SAP IBP/GUI Knowledge
• Workflow Development
• SOP Creation

Soft Skills

• Self-Starter
• Organizational Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Industry Keywords

• Raw Material Planning
• Spare Parts Management
• Field Service Environment
• Manufacturing

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• SAP
• ERP Systems
• MRP Systems
• Dashboards