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Global Spare Parts Planner / Buyer (m/f/d) ANÜ

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Overall Mission

Ensure spare parts are available when needed by managing planning, purchasing, inventory, and supplier activities to support customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan spare parts demand and supply to ensure material availability for customer support.
  • Create and follow up purchase orders with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Monitor supplier performance and resolve delivery, lead time, and shortage issues.
  • Manage critical shortages and coordinate recovery actions with Operations, Engineering, Field Service, and suppliers.
  • Maintain healthy inventory levels while balancing availability, cost, and excess stock.
  • Support material movements, repairs, stock transfers, and global inventory optimization.
  • Ensure accurate data and planning parameters in ERP systems and reporting tools.
  • Drive process improvements through reporting, analytics, forecasting, and automation initiatives.
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