Global Spare Parts Master Inventory Scheduler

Are you ready to make an impact in a global food processing organisation?

JBT Marel is looking for a driven and analytical Global Spare Parts Master Inventory Scheduler to join our Global Spare Parts Excellence team.

In this role, you will play a central part in ensuring the availability of spare parts across our global distribution network. You will manage demand planning and inventory strategies to support on-time delivery, working closely with demand planners, procurement teams, and regional stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a data-driven environment and enjoys influencing global supply chain performance through effective planning and collaboration.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage global spare parts demand planning and ensure alignment with distribution centre capabilities and delivery targets.
• Provide regular insights into inventory availability (I/S/N/R items), including impact on stock levels, costs, and operations.
• Develop and review inventory segmentation (e.g. 9-blocks) across distribution centres and operating units in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Collaborate daily with Demand Planners to prioritise order execution and ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Work closely with Procurement to optimise supplier agreements in line with inventory strategies.
• Analyse and manage demand planning data within systems such as SAP and SLIM4, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (RCI) to enhance processes, tools, and ways of working across Global Spare Parts.

About you

You are a structured and analytical supply chain professional with a strong understanding of demand planning and inventory management. You are comfortable working in a global environment, collaborating across functions, and using data to drive decisions.

You are proactive, detail-oriented, and able to balance operational priorities with long-term strategic goals.

You’ll bring

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends and risks.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and drive initiatives independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• A continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and optimisation.
• The ability to make clear, data-driven decisions, even in complex situations.

Experience & qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in demand planning or inventory management within a spare parts or service environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JDE or similar).
• Experience in supply chain planning, production control, or inventory optimisation.
• Familiarity with Advanced Planning Systems (APS) or PLM tools is an advantage.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• Strong written and spoken English, with experience working in multicultural environments.

What’s in it for you

• A strategic role within a global supply chain organisation.
• The opportunity to influence inventory strategy and spare parts availability worldwide.
• Collaboration with international teams across procurement, planning, and operations.
• Exposure to advanced planning systems and global supply chain processes.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and attractive employee benefits.

Who we are

JBT Marel is a global leader in food processing solutions, committed to driving innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence across the industry. Our teams collaborate worldwide to deliver high-quality solutions that support safe and efficient food production.

Join us — and help optimise global spare parts performance at JBT Marel.