Onsite Inventory & Spare Parts Manager

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About the role

  • Inventory & Spare Parts Manager for Hitachi Energy overseeing warehouse operations across North America. Focus on spare parts availability, operational management, and continuous improvement in logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations across regional warehouses and field stocking locations, including inbound and outbound shipments, picking, packing, storage, and order fulfillment
  • Maintain warehouse facilities, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe and reliable operations
  • Develop and evolve a North American warehouse and distribution network aligned with Service business priorities
  • Improve service levels and lead times by expanding and optimizing the distribution center network
  • Partner with Service leadership on planning activities, operational alignment, and business initiatives
  • Guide inventory strategies including demand forecasting, safety stock settings, replenishment models, and stocking policies
  • Balance spare parts availability with working capital efficiency and lifecycle management, including slow‑moving and obsolete inventory
  • Perform and oversee cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, and data accuracy improvements
  • Ensure accurate ERP/CMMS data, including inventory classifications, lead times, and min/max settings
  • Coordinate with logistics, procurement, and customer service teams to support consistent supply chain flow
  • Improve transportation methods, routing, and freight utilization to reduce cost and improve delivery speed
  • Establish best practices for receiving, shipping, returns, and emergency fulfillment
  • Implement process improvements across inventory planning, warehouse workflows, and distribution activities
  • Apply Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement practices to strengthen operational performance
  • Champion ERP/CMMS optimization, digital tools, and analytics dashboards that support visibility and decision‑making
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures across all stocking locations
  • Support a Safety‑First culture and partner with HSE and Quality teams during audits, investigations, and corrective actions
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5–7 years of experience in warehouse operations, distribution centers, or inventory management
  • Experience managing teams; experience working with unionized labor is considered beneficial
  • Background in inventory control, logistics coordination, stock allocation, and warehouse optimization practices
  • Familiarity with Lean, 5S, FIFO, and modern storage and handling practices
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to regional sites

Benefits

  • Competitive health and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
  • Access to learning platforms and career development programs

Job title

Inventory & Spare Parts Manager

Job type

Experience level

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Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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