| Location | Cleveland |
At Kestrel Vision, we build advanced machine vision inspection systems used on high-speed production lines around the world. Our solutions combine high-speed cameras, image processing, AI, and industrial software to help ensure quality, safety, and efficiency for customers in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries.We are looking for a Spare Parts & Demand Planning Manager to play a key role in ensuring material availability and supporting operational excellence across a global industrial environment.Your missionYou will be responsible for ensuring material availability for current customer orders and future demand, acting as a critical interface between multiple functions (Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Production, Service & Supply Chain).You will support operations across multiple production sites, global warehouses, and international customers, with a direct impact on customer satisfaction and equipment uptime.Key responsibilitiesBacklog & Operations ManagementAnalyze order backlog and associated BOM requirementsSecure material availability for customer ordersAnticipate shortages, risks, and delivery constraintsPrioritize orders based on business impact and customer commitmentsDrive cross-functional issue resolutionDemand Planning & InventorySupport demand forecasting based on data and installed baseOptimize inventory levels and service performanceMonitor forecast accuracy and inventory turnsSpare Parts & Lifecycle ManagementDefine and manage inventory & safety stock strategies across warehousesReduce obsolescence and complexitySupport standardization and part rationalization initiativesManage part lifecycle (changes, substitutions, EOL, last-time buy)Coordinate closely with Engineering, Sales, and Service teamsYour profileBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related fieldStrong analytical mindset & data-driven decision makingAbility to influence cross-functional teams in a global environmentSolid experience in supply chain, planning, or operationsCustomer-oriented with understanding of equipment uptime challengesAdvanced ExcelERP system knowledgePower BI / data analysis toolsExperience in forecasting & inventory optimization#J-18808-Ljbffr




