Reliability Spares Manager – Inventory Strategy for Turbine Parts

The Reliability Spares Manager is responsible for developing and executing inventory strategies for critical turbine spare parts to support asset reliability and minimize operational downtime. This role ensures optimal spares availability, cost control, and alignment with maintenance and reliability programs across gas and steam turbine fleets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Strategy Development

• Design and implement spares inventory strategies that optimize availability and reduce carrying costs for turbine parts.

• Analyze usage patterns, failure data, and criticality assessments to define inventory policies (min/max, reorder points, safety stock).

2. Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Collaborate with maintenance, reliability, and engineering teams to forecast spare parts demand based on overhaul schedules, condition monitoring, and risk assessments.

• Adjust inventory plans dynamically to reflect changes in operating conditions, fleet size, or maintenance strategies.

3. Supplier and Vendor Coordination

• Manage relationships with OEMs and aftermarket suppliers to ensure timely procurement and quality of spare parts.

• Negotiate contracts and lead time agreements to support critical spares availability.

4. Inventory Optimization & Control

• Implement inventory management best practices, including cycle counting, stock rotation, and obsolescence management.

• Leverage ERP and inventory management systems to maintain accurate stock records and real-time visibility.

5. Reliability & Maintenance Support

• Integrate spare parts inventory strategy with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.

• Support maintenance teams during outages and unplanned repairs with rapid parts availability.

6. Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular reports on inventory performance, turnover, stockouts, and cost metrics.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing lead times, optimizing stock levels, and improving supplier performance.

Key Focus Areas:

• Critical spare parts inventory management for gas and steam turbines

• Alignment of spares strategy with asset reliability and maintenance plans

• Supplier coordination for OEM and aftermarket turbine components

• Inventory optimization to balance availability, cost, and risk

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

• Experience: 7+ years in inventory management or supply chain roles supporting rotating equipment or power generation assets

• Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of turbine parts and maintenance requirements

  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP MM/PM, Oracle) and inventory tools

  • Analytical skills for forecasting and inventory optimization