Parts Demand Planning Executive

Job Description

Location: Nairobi, Kenya | Industry: Automotive

We are seeking an experienced Parts Demand Planning / Procurement Executive to lead demand forecasting, inventory planning, procurement, and supply coordination for a high-volume spare-parts operation.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automotive, commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, or industrial spare parts, with proven exposure to imported inventory, large SKU portfolios, and data-driven demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage monthly and rolling spare-parts demand forecasts.
• Analyse historical sales, inventory trends, seasonality, and market requirements to improve forecast accuracy.
• Develop and optimise inventory levels, safety stock, and buffer stock to ensure parts availability while controlling inventory costs.
• Prepare and execute periodic parts procurement orders based on approved demand forecasts and inventory requirements.
• Monitor purchase orders and the complete supply pipeline to ensure timely availability of parts.
• Coordinate imports and international supply-chain activities, including shipment tracking and delivery timelines.
• Identify potential stock-outs, excess inventory, and supply risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Work closely with Parts Sales, Service, Warehouse, Finance, Procurement, Logistics, and suppliers to ensure seamless parts availability.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards on demand, inventory, procurement, and supply-chain performance.
• Use data and analytics to support decision-making and continuously improve the parts planning process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 10–15 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in parts demand planning, inventory planning, procurement, or supply-chain management.
• Proven experience within the automotive, commercial vehicle, heavy equipment, industrial equipment, or spare-parts distribution sector.
• Demonstrated experience managing large SKU portfolios and imported inventory.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, procurement, and international supply chains.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
• Strong Power BI and data analytics capability.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Application

Send CV to talentsourcing@sheerlogicltd.com by 9^th September 2026.