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Inventory Planner - P2

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement · Purchasing

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In short

Sandvik Mining is looking for an Inventory Planner (P2) to optimize inventory and forecast customer demand in Kempton Park or Secunda, South Africa. This role requires a relevant tertiary qualification and 3-4 years of experience in inventory management, with strong analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

  • Control and optimise inventory and forecast future customer demand.
  • Ensure timely collection of forecast data.
  • Perform gap/trend analysis & recommend process improvements.
  • Ensure continuous communication and collaboration of forecasting and inventory management data with regions and key stakeholders.
  • Provide feedback and make recommendations to regions to ensure orders are created according to the forecast.
  • Provide support to internal departments to improve inventory management.
  • Maintain inventory parameters in collaboration with Regional Inventory Manager.
  • Perform replenishment planning for designated stockrooms.
  • Release orders according to system requisitions and customer orders.
  • Manage expediting requests from regions.
  • Perform detailed inventory analysis to identify opportunities and optimize inventory levels.
  • Work with all relevant stakeholders to establish both short- and long-term inventory strategies.
  • Provide back up support for all team members when required.
  • Responsible for stock, goods in transit, production stock and obsolescence reserve.
  • Responsible for the strategic stock in the stockrooms of responsibility.
  • Ensures coordination with relevant stakeholders regarding any improvement activities related with inventory control.
  • Responsible for analysis and to drive stock optimization initiatives (i.e.: returns process) on regular bases.
  • Participate and support regional/global initiatives or projects as needed.

Requirements

  • Matric (Grade 12)/N3 Technical/equivalent (NQF Level 4)
  • Relevant Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6)
  • 3-4 years inventory experience in inventory management
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Root cause analysis ability
  • Ability to own and implement process changes
  • Excellent presentation skills (verbal and written)
  • Highly energetic individual with the ability to work in a team
  • Knowledge of Sales and Operations Planning processes
  • Experience with any forecasting tool
  • MS Office skills with advanced-level Excel
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous mining industry experience (advantageous)

Benefits

  • Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
  • To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.
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Company

Sandvik

Job Posted

9 hours ago

Expires

in 5 days

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Kempton Park, South Africa

Secunda, South Africa

Qualification

Diploma, Bachelor

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