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Spare Parts Manager (all gender)

Köln, Huizingen
Full-time
Permanent employee

Your responsibilities

You will oversee the spare parts business and ensure that EP industrial trucks in the field are operating at peak efficiency. Your aim is to make the after-sales department even more proactive and sales-oriented. The role is closely integrated with Sales, the Technical and Support department, and Product Development at the parent company in China.

What responsibilities will you take on?
  • Spare parts management: Coordination with the development department for forward-looking planning of orders and stock levels; stock planning at the central warehouse and with dealers in line with vehicle stock, service cycles, delivery times and logistics costs. Ensuring the availability of spare parts
  • Warehouse efficiency: Analysis of stock levels, identification of potential for optimisation to increase efficiency and cost-effectiveness
  • Implementation of sales initiatives for spare parts and accessories; implementation of local initiatives best suited to the markets (e.g. pricing strategy and local availability)
  • Establishment of clear processes and tools to ensure transparency and efficiency. Maintenance of the electronic parts catalogue and inventory management systems
  • Preparation of performance reports and implementation of measures for continuous improvement

Your profile

Ideally, you will have:

  • In-depth knowledge of inventory management, warehousing and working with ERP systems 
  • Education: e.g. a degree in logistics or supply chain management, or alternative qualifications such as a Technical Business Economist (IHK), technician or industrial foreman. 
  • Analytical skills and experience in applying and interpreting key performance indicators
  • A hands-on approach combined with strategic expertise
  • Professional communication skills in German and English 
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, a structured, data-driven approach to work, and a strong customer focus 
  • Willingness to travel:  You will regularly visit our sites in Cologne, Erkrath and Huizingen (Belgium) 

Why us?

What you’ll find at EP:
  • Innovation: Products that are unrivalled in the market.
  • Start-up spirit: A company that thinks innovatively whilst maintaining a stable market position – you can grow with us!
  • International team: Work in a multicultural team with colleagues from more than 14 countries.
  • Career opportunities: We offer you the chance to take on responsibility and develop both personally and professionally. 
  • Good working conditions: Open communication, self-organisation and active team involvement are part of our daily routine. Modern, well-equipped offices featuring electrically height-adjustable desks, set within exceptional architecture. Plus staff discounts, a company pension scheme, refreshments, free parking and excellent public transport links at our Cologne and Huizingen sites.


Get in contact with EP

Simply send your CV with a few accompanying words to recruiting@ep-equipment.eu – we’re looking forward to hearing from you!
EP Equipment Europe GmbH Headquarter, Schanzenstr. 35, 51063 Cologne

About us

At EP Equipment, we don’t just manufacture electric pallet trucks and forklifts—we’re revolutionizing the industry! Our startup spirit, combined with our global strength, allows us to deliver exceptional solutions to customers worldwide through a powerful network of partners. Innovation isn’t just a goal—it’s part of our daily operations. Agile working isn’t a buzzword here; it’s embedded in our DNA. 

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