Spares Parts and Inventory Planner

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Job Description

REPORTING TO/DEPARTMENT: 

This position reports to the Manager of Global Inventory Planning, in the Global Service Operations Department.

Team Lead Core Responsibilities:

• Support the development of forecasting models using SAP and Microsoft Office products to improve forecasting accuracy and maintain service forecasts based on previous utilization, trend monitoring, and estimated sales & repair volumes.
• Help develop and maintain warehouse stocking level calculations and assumptions to ensure part availability for service.
• Assist in utilizing SAP to perform data maintenance, including evaluating forecast, safety stock or min/max levels, lead time evaluations, and item source detail to ensure MRP application integrity.
• Collaborate with Warehouse, Customer Support, and Purchasing to ensure on-time delivery of service parts and resolve unanticipated demands.
• Compile data from various sources to create comprehensive reports that track key metrics, identify trends, and support decision-making processes within Global Service Operations.
• Participate in regular reviews with Global Service Operations teams on replenishment, fill rate performance, optimal SKUs, and associated stocking levels.
• Assist in developing service plans for new products with engineering and administer related processes to ensure material availability for service support.
• Perform routine inventory reviews for obsolescence exposure and disposition.
• Support the management of service part changes and implementations.
• Support process, compliance, and updates of master data required in multiple systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and relevant experience in a related industry.
• 3-5 years in a planning or analyst role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Access, with data analytics abilities.
• Experience with SAP, particularly MRP and their replenishment-related processes and flows.
• Excellent verbal, written, and teamwork skills.
• Effective collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to high standards of excellence and integrity.
• Understanding of quality assurance programs (ISO, FDA).

Preferred:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of macros and VBA.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with inventory management and forecasting in a global supply chain environment.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.