Senior Spares Specialist

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 )