Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Heavy Equipment Spare Parts Manager to oversee the spare part strategy including; pricing, procurement, allocation & distribution of spare parts for our fleet of heavy machinery. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in parts management within industries such as construction, mining, or heavy equipment manufacturing, and will be responsible for optimizing spare parts availability while minimizing downtime and costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Management:
  • Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and OEMs.
  • Purchase material by necessary methods defined by urgency.
  • Develop delivery schedules for spare parts based on demand.
• Logistics & Distribution:
  • Coordinate timely delivery of spare parts to field locations or service teams.
  • Support inbound/outbound logistics and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Oversee and coordinate the RMA process
• Data & Reporting:
  • Use ERP or inventory systems to track KPIs such as turnover rates and stockouts.
  • Generate reports on inventory status, procurement activities, and cost savings.
• Customer Support & Internal Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with maintenance, service, and operations teams to forecast parts needs.
  • Respond promptly to urgent parts requests to minimize equipment downtime.
• Spare Part Pricing Strategy:
  • Work with cross functional team to define the pricing strategy for spare parts.
  • Work with Sourcing to develop comprehensive sourcing strategy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in spare parts or inventory management in the heavy equipment or industrial sector.
• Proven knowledge of heavy machinery (e.g., CAT, Komatsu, Volvo) and their parts catalogs.
• Proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with ISO standards and safety compliance in warehouse operations.
• Experience with predictive maintenance or CMMS platforms.

Mechanical or technical background for understanding parts functions and compatibility

Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000.