Spare Parts Planning Specialist

About the role

Merci Lojistik is hiring a Spare Parts Planning Specialist for one of its global clients, based at the Şekerpınar warehouse in Çayırova, Kocaeli. The role manages spare parts demand, inventory and supply so that service, warranty and maintenance operations always have the right part, at the right place and at the right time. It is a full-time position with working hours of 08:30 - 18:00.

Key responsibilities

• Develop spare parts demand forecasts using historical consumption data, warranty trends and service forecasts, and plan inventory levels to reduce excess and outdated stock; use the initial inventory plan to support the launch of new products.
• Monitor inventory in the central warehouse, regional distribution centers and service outlets, identify slow-moving and outdated items and run inventory analysis, periodic counts and verifications.
• Create procurement and replenishment plans, coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing plants, monitor supplier performance and handle emergency orders to avoid service disruptions.
• Work with the headquarters spare parts team to shorten delivery cycles and improve quality and reliability, and track supplier performance by on-time delivery rate and fill rate.
• Coordinate import and export transportation of spare parts, optimise transport methods and support warehouse picking, packaging and delivery.
• Support the service team and customer service in prioritising urgent needs, supplying parts for warranty repairs and preventive maintenance, and coordinating alternative parts with the technical team when needed.
• Analyse inventory, demand and supply chain data to produce regular reports and dashboards, and propose improvements to forecast accuracy and inventory efficiency.