Spares Demand Planner

• Participate as requested in strategic initiatives that improve service levels, reduce excess inventory, or enhance planning accuracy
• Support new product introductions with spares readiness and ramp planning strategies
• Contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and data quality
• Escalate and communicate risks, trade-offs, and recommendations to leadership

• Strong expertise in service supply chain, spares planning, or demand/supply planning within a complex product environment
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable decisions
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level updates and stakeholder alignment
• Experience working with planning systems (e.g., SAP, IBP, Baxter/Prophet, or similar)
• Deep understanding of:
• Inventory optimization and service level trade-offs
• Product lifecycle management (NPI through EOL)
• BOM structures, FRU planning, or survival curve forecasting
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence without formal authority
• Experience supporting global operations and working across time zones
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory planning, or related role
• Demonstrated experience managing supply/demand trade-offs and driving service performance
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel required; SQL / Power BI preferred
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain
• Ability to effectively deal with ambiguity, identify gaps, and implement innovative solutions to increase operational efficiency

5 years of related experience with a Bachelors degree; or 3 years experience with a Master's degree; or equivalent experience

Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed.

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