Sr. Spares Demand Planning Supervisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of spares demand planners, providing coaching, performance management, and career development support.

• Learn and apply product expertise across New Product Introduction (NPI), Volume Manufacturing, and Mature Product Lifecycles to ensure the optimal spares inventory is planned and stocked at the right place at the right time to support our global customers.

• Own end‑to‑end spares demand planning execution for assigned product lines, ensuring alignment between installed base trends, failure behavior, and business priorities.

• Translate high‑level business objectives and service targets into actionable demand plans that drive inventory, replenishment, and repair strategies.

• Monitor and report on metrics and KPIs such as fill rate performance, inventory levels, and forecast accuracy. Continuously conduct Root Cause / Corrective Action analyses to identify improvement opportunities.

• Partner closely with Supply Planning, Product Support Organization (PSO), Services Operations, Finance, and Regional stakeholders to understand critical planning inputs, align plans, communicate risk, and resolve demand‑supply gaps.

• Act as the primary escalation point for complex demand issues, including ramps, part transitions, non‑recurring demand, and forecast anomalies.

• Drive continuous improvement of demand planning processes, data quality, planning assumptions, process & governance documentation and system usage.

• Support and influence cross‑functional forums and governance routines (e.g., spares master schedule reviews, exception approvals, and Executive readouts).

• Ensure planning methodologies appropriately balance customer availability, cost, and risk, leveraging historical demand patterns, installed base data, relevant insights, and forward‑looking signals.

• Provide clear, concise communication of demand insights, risks, and trade offs to leadership and stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.

• 2+ years of experience managing or supervising employees, or demonstrated experience leading teams and workstreams.

• Demonstrated experience developing and executing demand plans that directly impact inventory, service levels, and financial performance.

• Proficiency in data analysis and forecasting concepts.

• Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive‑level presentations.

• Ability to work effectively across global teams and time zones.

• Partner with Advanced Analytics Teams to develop sophisticated analytical tools, dashboards, and reporting to support >

  Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's Level Degree and 0 years related work experience; Bachelor's Level Degree and related work experience of 2 years; or equivalent work experience

  Base Pay Range: $74,700.00 - $127,000.00 AnnuallyPrimary Location: USA-AZ-Chandler-KLAKLA’s total rewards package for employees may also include participation in performance incentive programs and eligibility for additional benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits, 401(K) including company matching, employee stock purchase program (ESPP), student debt assistance, tuition reimbursement program, development and career growth opportunities and programs, financial planning benefits, wellness benefits including an employee assistance program (EAP), paid time off and paid company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.

  Interns are eligible for some of the benefits listed. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed reflects the pay for this position in the primary location identified in this posting. Actual pay depends on several factors, including state minimum pay wage rates, location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education level or training. We are committed to complying with all applicable federal and state minimum wage requirements where applicable. If applicable, your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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