Key Responsibilities:
- Spares Availability: Ensure the timely availability of maintenance and capacity upgrade spares to meet operational demands on all our cell phone tower upgrades and maintenance.
- Inventory Management: Develop and implement strategies to optimize stock levels, preventing shortages and minimizing waste.
- Supply Chain Coordination: Manage the procurement, transportation, and inventory management of spares, working closely with supply chain teams to streamline processes.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing, terms, and delivery schedules. Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery of spares.
- Asset Reconciliation: Accurately track and reconcile spares and assets within the region, conducting regular audits to ensure data integrity.
- Process Optimization: Continuously refine inventory control measures, ensuring best practices in receiving, documentation, storage, and distribution of materials.
- Reporting & Analysis: Utilize your strong analytical skills to interpret data, provide utilization analysis, and monitor vendor performance. Make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
What Youll Bring:
- Inventory Expertise: Deep understanding of stock control, forecasting, and order fulfillment processes.
- Supply Chain Savvy: Proficient in supply chain processes, including procurement, transportation, and logistics.
- Technical Know-How: Expertise in spare parts management, including an understanding of equipment specifications and compatibility.
- Analytical & Negotiation Skills: Ability to analyze spares usage and stock levels, with strong negotiation skills for vendor management.
- Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to asset reconciliation and inventory audits.
Qualifications & Experience:
- A degree or diploma in a relevant field (Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related).
- 5-8 years of experience in a similar role, with substantial expertise in inventory or stock control within a technical or industrial sector.
- Solid knowledge of maintenance and capacity upgrade spares, with hands-on experience in managing technical equipment spare parts.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Effective vendor boot stock management and accountability.
- Cost-effective spares planning and management.
- Comprehensive utilization analysis to support operational efficiency.
If you're ready to drive innovation in spares management and supply chain optimization, wed love to hear from you!
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