Spare Parts Manager

Summary:

The Capital Spares Manager will lead the development of spare parts lists to support projects including new lines and rebuilds. This position will include parts identification, research, coordinating spare parts information with other VP operating units, costing, and setting list prices, customer follow up, and any additional support functions to Voith Paper personnel requiring spare parts business segment assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales to develop spare parts lists to support ongoing projects.
• Take ownership of capital spares process by using clear judgment and economic thinking skills while having a sense of urgency necessary to generate the greatest contribution for both Voith and our customers.
• Meets with customers regularly to provide support through capital spares purchase and develop relationships to profitably anticipate their needs; markets spare parts business through ongoing relationship.
• Own Product Lifecyle Data Management process including development of processes around servicing and building out parts expectations for key components.
• Develop market pricing and delivery times based on current company guidelines.
• Work with Service Engineers to ensure correct parts are provided to customer in time for service call.
• Use of computers utilizing Windows based programs and utilize the SAP ERP system and the legacy AS400 BPCS system for everyday work requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A technical school or college level degree and or equivalent work experience desired.
• Minimum of a two-to-three-year experience in the pulp and paper or supporting industry is desired.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (NAFTA) occasionally (up to 10%)
• Experience working around or on Paper Machine equipment a plus.
• A good mechanical aptitude with the ability to read mechanical drawings and bills of materials is preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Proficient in use of computers utilizing Windows based programs.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work on a computer and phone.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel occasionally for on-site customer meetings

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Appleton, WI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Appleton, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person