Senior Spares Specialist

Teliolabs Communication Private Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Teliolabs Communication Private Limited is seeking an experienced Inventory and Spare Parts Coordinator to oversee maintenance and capacity upgrade spares, ensuring timely delivery and optimal stock levels across the region.

You will coordinate procurement, transport and storage, perform regular cycle counts and audits, reconcile assets in company systems, and work with vendors to secure favorable terms while maintaining data integrity.

Qualifications

• Degree required in a related field.
• Experience in inventory or stock control roles with spare parts.
• 5–8 years in a technical role related to the sector.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of maintenance and capacity upgrade spares as per requirements.
• Optimize stock levels and prevent shortages.
• Manage procurement, transportation and inventory management for spares.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to streamline processes and ensure timely spares delivery.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize storage.
• Reconciling assets within the region with accurate records of spares and movements.
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules with vendors.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and establish vendor relationships.
• Coordinate receiving, documentation, storage, and shipping of materials.
• Perform weekly cycle counts and monthly inventories to verify stock levels.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Data analysis

Vendor negotiation

Stock control

Logistics

Procurement

Education

A degree in relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take accountability for ensuring the availability of maintenance and capacity upgrade spares as per operational requirements.
• Implement strategies to optimize stock levels and prevent shortages.
• Manage related supply chain support requirements for spares, including procurement, transportation, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to streamline processes and ensure timely spares delivery.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize storage.
• Take responsibility for reconciling assets within the region, ensuring accurate records of spares and their movements.
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules for spares.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and establish effective vendor relationships.
• Coordinates receiving, documentation, storage, and shipping of materials.
• Performs weekly cycle counts and monthly physical inventories to verify inventory levels in company systems.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience

• Proficiency in inventory management practices, including forecasting, stock control, and order fulfilment.
• In-depth understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, transportation, and logistics.
• Technical competence in understanding maintenance and capacity upgrade spares for the specific industry or sector.
• Familiarity with equipment specifications and spare part compatibility.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data related to spares usage, stock levels, and supply chain metrics.
• Negotiation skills to effectively deal with vendors, ensuring favourable pricing and terms.
• Ability to assess vendor performance and make recommendations for improvements.

Must have technical / professional qualifications

• A degree in relevant field.
• Substantial experience in inventory or stock control roles, particularly in managing spare parts.
• 5-8 years’ experience in a technical role related to the industry or sector, providing a solid understanding of equipment and spare part requirements.

Note: Knightsbridge Office Park, Bryanston (Candidate should be south africa localite)