Inventory Management: Overseeing the stock of spare parts, ensuring they are adequately stocked and properly organized. This involves maintaining optimal inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing excess stock. Procurement: Managing the procurement process for spare parts, including sourcing suppliers, negotiating prices, and ensuring timely delivery of parts. You may also be responsible for evaluating suppliers and establishing contracts. Quality Control: Ensuring that all spare parts meet quality standards and specifications. This involves conducting quality inspections, implementing quality control procedures, and addressing any issues with defective or substandard parts. Storage and Distribution: Managing the storage of spare parts in warehouses or storage facilities, ensuring they are stored safely and securely. You'll also oversee the distribution of parts to various locations, such as service centers or retail outlets. Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, procurement activities, and distribution processes. This includes keeping track of stock levels, tracking orders and shipments, and generating reports as needed. Cost Management: Monitoring and controlling costs related to spare parts, including procurement costs, inventory holding costs, and distribution expenses. You may be responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing cost-effective strategies. Team Management: Leading and supervising a team of staff involved in spare parts management, including warehouse staff, procurement specialists, and quality control inspectors. This involves assigning tasks, providing training and guidance, and ensuring that team members are performing effectively. Customer Service: Ensuring that spare parts are available to meet customer demand in a timely manner. This may involve working closely with service centers or retail outlets to anticipate demand and ensure that the right parts are available when needed.