Logistics Optimization Expert

6 days ago


Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Sandvik Group Full time
About the Role

Job Summary

This role is responsible for controlling and optimizing inventory levels, forecasting future customer demand, and ensuring that Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions meets sales and production targets while minimizing costs and inefficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze forecast data from areas of responsibility.
  • Perform gap/trend analysis and recommend process improvements.
  • Collaborate with regions and key stakeholders to communicate forecasting and inventory management data.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to regions.
  • Support internal departments to improve inventory management.
  • Maintain inventory parameters in collaboration with Regional Inventory Managers.
  • Perform replenishment planning for designated stockrooms.
  • Release orders according to system requisitions and customer orders.
  • Manage expediting requests from regions.
  • Analyze inventory data to identify opportunities for optimization.
  • Develop short- and long-term inventory strategies.
  • Provide backup support for team members.
  • Responsible for stock, goods in transit, production stock, and obsolescence reserve.

Requirements

  • Matric (Grade 12)/N3 Technical/equivalent (NQF Level 4)
  • Relevant Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or equivalent qualification (NQF Level 6)
  • Previous mining industry experience (advantageous)
  • 3-4 years inventory experience in inventory management
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Root cause analysis
  • 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
  • Ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment


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