Spare Parts Engineer
On-siteThe Hague, South Holland, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Develop and optimize lifecycle spare parts stocking plans for new and existing terminal equipment. Partner with OEMs, suppliers, category management, inventory managers, and warehouse teams to improve spare parts availability and inventory performance. Support equipment acquisition and commissioning activities by ensuring spare parts requirements are incorporated into inventory plans. Align local maintenance plans with global inventory strategies and spare parts governance standards. Build and maintain parts master data, BOM/eBOM alignment, and parts mapping across equipment manufacturers. Contribute to regional stocking models that optimize inventory levels, transportation costs, and service delivery performance. Provide technical guidance on spare parts criticality, stock level optimization, and disposal planning for obsolete or redundant inventory.
Required Qualifications
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Leadership expectation: consistently puts customers first, leads by example with respect for people, delivers results with integrity, and drives continuous improvement by solving problems at the root, developing people, and raising standards every day
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience in asset-intensive industries working with BOMs, eBOMs, spare parts, and maintenance-related inventory management
- Strong knowledge of inventory planning, warehousing principles, MRO/M&R processes, and global supply chain operations
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support data-driven inventory decisions
- Excellent English communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multicultural and cross-functional global teams
- Location: The Hague, Netherlands
- Travel: Up to 20% across Europe
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