Goal of the function:
Ensure operational parts availability for a large-scale KOMATSU mining fleet (~80 units including PC2000, HD785, D275, GD825, WA600) by executing hands-on parts planning, closely aligned with maintenance activities and site requirements, in order to meet equipment availability targets and contractual obligations.
Key Result Areas / Main Responsibilities
· Execute day-to-day parts planning activities based on maintenance plans, breakdowns, and operational priorities.
· Translate weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly maintenance schedules (PM, component replacements, campaigns) into actionable parts requirements.
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date parts forecasts, continuously adjusting based on actual consumption and site feedback.
· Monitor stock levels on site and trigger replenishment recommendations to the Customer Maintenance and/or Procurement team in a timely manner.
· Ensure availability of critical parts and components to support planned maintenance and avoid equipment downtime.
· Work closely with the Customer Maintenance Teams and Site Manager to capture upcoming needs and validate parts requirements.
· Follow up on open orders, back-orders, and deliveries to ensure parts are available when required.
· Monitor and control emergency orders, minimizing Machine Down situations and costly airfreight.
· Analyze parts consumption trends and provide practical recommendations to improve stock accuracy and availability.
· Ensure proper use of ERP system (INFOR M3) for planning, tracking, and reporting activities.
· Support warehouse team in identifying slow-moving, obsolete, or critical stock items.
Performance Measures:
· Equipment downtime linked to parts unavailability.
· Parts availability for planned maintenance activities.
· Amount of emergency orders and airfreight cost.
· Forecast accuracy vs actual consumption.
· Inventory accuracy and stock availability for critical items.
General Requirements:
· Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
· Minimum 10 years of experience in mining or heavy equipment industry maintenance or support, whereas minimum 5 years in parts planning.
· Strong hands-on experience with KOMATSU mining equipment (PC2000, HD785, D275, WA600, GD825 and similar sizes).
· Good understanding of maintenance planning and component lifecycle.
· Experience with ERP systems (INFOR M3 preferred) and strong Excel skills.
· Fluent English.