Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in 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. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The role:

The purpose of this role is to control inventory and plan the demand for the Rock Tools Region Central Africa.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead the area Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings for areas of responsibility.
• Collect forecast data, perform gap, or trend analysis, and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate and collaborate the forecasting and inventory management data with the regional 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 manager for all responsible stockrooms.
• Perform replenishment planning based on the forecast.
• Release orders according to system requisitions and customer orders.
• Manage expediting requests from regions.
• Perform detailed inventory analysis opportunities and optimize inventory levels.
• Work with all relevant stakeholders to establish both short- and long-term inventory strategies
• Monitor indicators related to inventory (Fill rate, Obsolete Slowing-Moving Inventory, Days-In Inventory (DII), Order Fulfillment Lead Time (OFLT), Forecast accuracy, Airfreight etc.).
• Provide back up support to team members when required.

Your profile:

• Matric/equivalent qualification
• BCom Supply Chain Management qualification
• Knowledge of S&OP process
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in root cause analysis
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to implement and own process changes
• Good presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Experience with any forecasting tools
• Valid drivers’ license

• Lead the area Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings for areas of responsibility.
• Collect forecast data, perform gap, or trend analysis, and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate and collaborate the forecasting and inventory management data with the regional 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 manager for all responsible stockrooms.
• Perform replenishment planning based on the forecast.
• Release orders according to system requisitions and customer orders.
• Manage expediting requests from regions.
• Perform detailed inventory analysis opportunities and optimize inventory levels.
• Work with all relevant stakeholders to establish both short- and long-term inventory strategies
• Monitor indicators related to inventory (Fill rate, Obsolete Slowing-Moving Inventory, Days-In Inventory (DII), Order Fulfillment Lead Time (OFLT), Forecast accuracy, Airfreight etc.).
• Provide back up support to team members when required.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in root cause analysis
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to implement and own process changes
• Good presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Experience with any forecasting tools

• Matric/equivalent qualification
• BCom Supply Chain Management qualification
• Knowledge of S&OP process
• Valid drivers’ license