Job Description

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

We are extremely excited to announce that we are on the lookout for a Coordinator - Inventory to be based in our regional offices in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

The primary purpose of this critical role is to be accountable for stock reconciliation process for manufacturing, and local customers. The successful candidate will provide an accurate record of physical inventory reflected in the system and reduce the write on/write off stock.

In addition, the Inventory coordinator will provide cross functional support for the South Africa business to ensure continuity of supply. This role will report to the Lead - Distribution.

In return for your professional commitment, we can offer a healthy salary, genuine career pathways and support into leadership or engineering specialisation.

What you will be doing

• Perform all tasks following Health and Safety as a top priority;
• Adhere to KPI's set in line with safety standards;
• Performing all inventory movement activities both physical and in the system;
• Ensuring that the products within the warehouse are not damaged, lost or mishandled;
• Ensuring that all legal requirements for dangerous goods storage are always met;
• Manage legal requirements for movement of dangerous goods for imports and exports
• Ensure continuity of supply to customer sites in South Africa;
• Support new customer site mobilisation in South Africa;
• Support the movement of engineering equipment to and from South Africa;
• Support manufacturing sites with inventory control;
• Manage inventory accuracy and reduce slow moving inventory;
• Conduct stock count as per set KPI's;
• Manage DIFOT as per KPI's;
• Manage freight movement and updates on the system;
• Liaise with suppliers for collections;
• Implementing best practices and look for opportunities to improve efficiency, increase safety within the warehouse and reduce costs for the organization;
• Maintain landed cost register to monitor cost of all products in country;
• Develop and maintain solid working relationships with internal and external customers.

What you will bring

• Higher education in logistics / supply chain is preferable;
• Knowledge and understanding of SHES requirements and regulations covering the storage and distribution of dangerous goods;
• Experience in dangerous goods handling;
• All Legal certificates required to handle dangerous goods and explosives;
• Import and export experience;
• Experience with SAP Material Management module and Microsoft office Suite.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

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