Supply Chain and Logistics - Inventory Planner (R0071105)
Location: Kempton Park
Salary: ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Company Overview
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service, and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading, and hauling, tunneling, and quarrying. The focus lies on bringing value to customers through high-performing products that increase productivity and safety as well as providing services and flexible maintenance programs that extend uptime and cut costs.
Main Responsibilities
- Weekly replenishment: Responsible for monitoring inventory levels to ensure they remain within set parameters.
- Stock parameters: Ensure agreed service levels are met to fulfill customer demand.
- Inventory planning: Determine optimal quantity and timing of inventory aligned with sales/demand and production capacity.
- Phasing products: Collaborate with sales to phase in and out products effectively.
- Redistribution: Manage redistribution between warehouses and lead inventory optimization initiatives.
- Analytics: Use data to analyze inventory needs and track levels, utilizing reporting tools like Voyager, Power BI, and ERP systems.
- Sales support: Provide expertise to sales regarding inventory levels affecting customers.
- Order management: Capture and track orders from vendors, including shipment tracking.
- Slow moving inventory: Analyze and create plans for slow-moving inventory.
- Logistics definition: Define logistics of goods between Vendor and In-Market warehouses.
- Sourcing alignment: Serve as the point of contact for sourcing-related topics.
- Production planning: Responsible for medium to long-term planning of defined products.
- S&OP contribution: Contribute to Sales and Operations Planning for specific vendors.
- Forecasting: Forecast and procure raw materials from overseas suppliers based on local demand.
Your Profile
- A relevant degree is advantageous.
- Previous experience in the mining sector is a plus.
- At least 3 years of experience in inventory management, forecasting, and demand planning.
- Strong analytical skills and root cause analysis capability.
- Ability to implement process changes.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
- Energetic team player.
- Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning processes.
- Experience with forecasting tools.
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail.
How to Apply
Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website at .
Note: If you do not receive a response within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest in our company. In line with our EE Plan, HDSA (Historically Disadvantaged South African) candidates will be given preference.
Health Requirements: You must be physically and medically fit to work in a mining environment and meet all customer vaccination requirements. Attach your vaccination certificate to the application.
We offer an interesting role in an international business environment with opportunities for professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and customers.
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