Job Objective
The Parts Planning & Procurement Manager is responsible for managing parts planning and procurement of imported and domestic parts for the Stellantis Regional Warehouse. The role supports multi-origin ensuring optimal inventory availability, service levels, and cost efficiency to meet dealer and business demand during the contract period.
2. Key Accountabilities:
Parts Planning & Forecasting
- Perform demand forecasting using inventory, sales, production data, and market trends to predict future parts requirements.
- Ensure parts availability to support dealer demand and service level targets.
- Determine replacement parts requirements based on inspection of old or obsolete parts.
Inventory & Warehouse Management
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages, excess stock, and non-moving inventory.
- Monitor and control E&O (Excess & Obsolete) inventory.
- Achieve inventory performance targets in line with management KPIs.
Procurement & Ordering
- Create and manage import and domestic purchase orders through Stellantis systems (MPS, CSPS, MRP) and supporting communications.
- Manage purchase order lifecycle, including tracking, reconciliation, and closure.
- Coordinate release of new purchase contracts and renewal of supplier agreements, as applicable within the contract tenure.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain Coordination
- Coordinate with manufacturing plants to arrange critical parts, including VOR and non-VOR requirements.
- Work closely with regional warehouses, suppliers, and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery.
Systems, Tools & Reporting
- Utilize Stellantis global tools to confirm orders with regional warehouses and suppliers.
- Prepare and present daily, weekly, monthly, and annual KPI reports to management.
- Monitor and drive performance against defined KPIs.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Education
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Automotive, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience
- 8 - 12 years of experience in Inventory Planning / Parts Procurement, preferably within the automotive industry.
- Strong understanding of the local and regional automotive landscape.
Technical & Functional Skills
- Knowledge of demand forecasting and inventory planning principles.
- Understanding of parts engineering and parts ordering processes.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Inventory Management
- Logistics Management
- Vendor Management
- Vendor KPI Management
- Proficient in MS Office and SAP.
- Fluent in English.
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At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
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