Spare Parts Supervisor

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Management Arden, NC, US

3 days ago Requisition

Location: Arden, NC
Department: Spare Parts / Operations
Reports To: Director, Aftermarket Operations (or applicable leader)

We are seeking a highly analytical and operationally focused Parts Strategy & Operations Manager to lead the performance, optimization, and continuous improvement of our spare parts operation. This role is responsible for ensuring inventory availability, driving inventory accuracy, managing ERP-based inventory processes, and developing strategies that support customer satisfaction while optimizing working capital.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience with SAP or another major ERP platform
, along with a strong background in spare parts, inventory management, materials planning, purchasing, or aftermarket operations. This individual will serve as a key partner across Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure our parts business operates efficiently and scales with organizational growth.

• Develop and execute spare parts inventory strategies that balance customer service levels, operational uptime, and inventory investment.
• Lead inventory planning, replenishment, forecasting, and optimization initiatives across the parts organization.
• Utilize SAP to manage inventory, purchasing, material movements, reporting, and inventory controls.
• Analyze inventory trends, stock levels, turns, service levels, and obsolete inventory to drive data-based decisions.
• Establish and maintain inventory accuracy programs, including cycle counting and auditing processes.
• Partner with Purchasing, Operations, Engineering, and Suppliers to ensure timely availability of critical parts.
• Support strategic initiatives related to warehouse operations, inventory management, and process improvement.
• Lead and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, materials management, spare parts operations, supply chain, purchasing, or related functions.
• Extensive experience working within an ERP environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business decisions.
• Experience collaborating across multiple departments within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Advanced SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing spare parts inventories or aftermarket operations.
• Experience with inventory planning, forecasting cycle counting, and inventory optimization.
• Manufacturing, automation, industrial equipment, or machinery industry experience.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and operational process improvements.
• Proficiency with reporting tools, KPI development, and inventory analytics.