Global Spare Parts Planner in Dreieich

Ready to join a team where your work makes a daily difference in healthcare?

Epredia is a global leader in precision cancer diagnostics solutions. In fact, every second, our products are used 48 times in labs and medical facilities around the world.

We are a proud member of PHC Group, a global collection of companies committed to delivering precision technology for the future of healthcare, from specialized medical equipment to health IT systems to research tools.

Title: Global Spare Parts Planner

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time

Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.

The Opportunity

In this role as Global Spare Parts Planner, you will develop and execute global inventory and replenishment strategies that ensure spare parts availability across the worldwide distribution network. You will balance customer service levels, inventory investment, and operational efficiency through demand planning, forecasting, and supply optimization, while partnering closely with Service Operations, Procurement, Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Management, and regional Supply Chain teams to support aftermarket service and customer commitments.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Develop and manage global spare parts inventory plans to ensure parts availability while optimizing stock levels and inventory investment.
• Create demand forecasts using historical data, service trends, product lifecycle information, and input from regional teams.
• Manage replenishment activities across global warehouses and service locations, ensuring timely supply to meet customer needs.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and suppliers to resolve supply issues, improve delivery performance, and mitigate risks.
• Optimize inventory across the global distribution network through stock balancing, transfers, and consistent inventory policies.
• Support spare parts planning throughout the product lifecycle, including new product launches, engineering changes, and end-of-life management.
• Track key supply chain and inventory KPIs, drive data-based improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes and service performance.

Bring your Expertise

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration or relevant equivalent experience
• Experience in spare parts planning or service logistics
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, demand planning, forecasting, and supply planning processes
• Solid understanding of inventory management, demand forecasting, supply planning, and replenishment processes
• Experience working in a manufacturing, service, or global supply chain environment
• Proficiency with SAP ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate data into practical business recommendations
• Working knowledge of AI tools and technologies, with the ability to apply them to improve planning and operational efficiency
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global and cross-functional teams

Additional Experience That Could Help You Succeed

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, IBF, or a similar supply chain certification
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Aftermarket service, spare parts, or service supply chain experience
• Knowledge of product lifecycle management, engineering changes, and end-of-life planning
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting and dashboarding tools
• Experience optimizing inventory across multiple warehouses, regions, or global distribution networks
• Strong presentation and reporting skills with a continuous improvement mindset

What We Value @ Epredia

At Epredia, our mission is personal, and our culture is defined by our passion and care for our employees and our customers. We value a collaborative environment with a winning mentality that delivers operational excellence and best-in-class support to our customers on the frontline.

Building an Inclusive Culture

We are a company that brings the best people together and leverages their varying backgrounds, ideas, and points of view to invent on behalf of all customers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all individuals, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classes which may exist under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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