Specialist in Inventory and Warehousing

Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Specialist in Inventory and Warehousing to support the global implementation and management of our inventory and logistics strategy. This role plays a critical part in ensuring optimal service levels and the efficient management of working capital across our operations. Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse inventory data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop site-specific baseline inventory requirements based on analytics and operational needs.
• Optimise SAP coding and classification parameters to enhance automation.
• Establish and maintain inventory management standards, stocking strategies, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with supply chain and engineering teams to align inventory with end-user needs.
• Implement best practices for warehousing operations, including FIFO and shelf-life management.
• Drive initiatives for reducing excess and redundant inventory.
• Design and manage storage strategies that consider safety, weather protection, and hazard mitigation.
• Establish a condition-based maintenance system for critical spares and monitor acceptable storage practices.
• Oversee processes for new inventory introduction and classification.
• Facilitate material redeployment across mine sites and manage stock reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant technical or commercial qualification.
• 5–7 years’ experience in supply chain inventory and logistics within a mining or similar dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and governance.
• Proven experience in inventory management and SAP systems.
• Analytical capabilities with the ability to build compelling, data-driven insights.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• Project management and change leadership experience.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams

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Requirements:

• Analyse inventory data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop site-specific baseline inventory requirements based on analytics and operational needs.
• Optimise SAP coding and classification parameters to enhance automation.
• Establish and maintain inventory management standards, stocking strategies, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with supply chain and engineering teams to align inventory with end-user needs.
• Implement best practices for warehousing operations, including FIFO and shelf-life management.
• Drive initiatives for reducing excess and redundant inventory.
• Design and manage storage strategies that consider safety, weather protection, and hazard mitigation.
• Establish a condition-based maintenance system for critical spares and monitor acceptable storage practices.
• Oversee processes for new inventory introduction and classification.
• Facilitate material redeployment across mine sites and manage stock reviews.

• Relevant technical or commercial qualification.
• 5–7 years’ experience in supply chain inventory and logistics within a mining or similar dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and governance.
• Proven experience in inventory management and SAP systems.
• Analytical capabilities with the ability to build compelling, data-driven insights.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• Project management and change leadership experience.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams