Parts Planning Manager

About the Role

Accountable for planning, organizing and controlling the inventory levels of High Value LFS/PPS service parts for the Distribution Center and 3rd Party Satellite Network. Oversees the 24 X 7 Expediting team. Develops and implements strategies that enhance overall operations and customer satisfaction while maintaining cost effectiveness.

• Manages and directs the day-to-day operations of the Service Parts Planning and 24 X 7 Expeditors.
• Maintains authority for most personnel related decisions within the department and is responsible for reviewing and improving internal procedures to more efficiently and effectively service the company.
• Satellite Network inventory planning for all 24X7 models and 3rd Party activity monitoring/review.
• Planning of Poing HV and Venlo HV items into the Central Distribution Center, and continue to analyze cost effectiveness of Distribution Center, on-site and Satellite inventory by model/customer needs.
• Analyzes historical data from monthly inventory reports, as well for aging for pull backs and load ups.
• Develops, trains, hires, and provides guidance to staff in order to maintain effective and smooth operations.
• Coordination with Product Support for inventory recalls, product launches, special initiatives and EOL.
• Approves daily purchases in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Discusses credits from core and warranty returns, researches new sources or revenue.
• System development business user integration for development and testing of new systems or enhancements.
• Resolves inventory availability issues and actions working with CUSA, Venlo, Poing and 3rd Party vendors.
• Publishes, distribute, train, and enforce all current published procedures and standards.
• Works closely with CUSA internal audit groups to ensure all of our parts processes are SOX compliant.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required, plus 7 years of related experience and management of typically two or more regular full-time employees (one of whom must be exempt).
• Cross Functional Team participation in projects both on and off site.
• Travel required, estimated at 15-20% (valid driver's license and acceptable driving record necessary).
• Proficient in Advanced Excel, Access, Power Point, and use of analytical tools.
• We are providing the anticipated base salary range for this role: $77,180 - $115,580 annually.