Stores & Inventory Management Specialist (3 - 4 Month Contract)
Stores & Inventory Management Specialist (3 - 4 Month Contract)
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28-08-2025
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28-08-2025
Job Description
Are you ready for a challenging high-impact contract opportunity where your skills and expertise in supply chain and inventory management will truly make a difference Join a consulting team at a mining operation in a remote part of Mpumalanga to optimise the Stores and Inventory function.
The role focuses on improving warehouse layout inventory control dispatch and goods deliveryensuring critical materials are consistently available to support mining and engineering operations. Youll also help develop and embed best practice procurement processes and sustainable operational improvements.
The position requires weekly travel with weekends at home.
Contract Type: Apx 3 months with potential extension
Start Date: Potentially mid September
Key Responsibilities
The position requires weekly travel with weekends at home.
Contract Type: Apx 3 months with potential extension
Start Date: Potentially mid September
Key Responsibilities
- Warehouse Optimisation
- Redesign layout for flow efficiency zoning and use of vertical space.
- Ensure yard and storage of large items are organised and protected.
- Inventory Management
- Apply ABC analysis to categorise stock based on value and turnover.
- Implement cycle counting to improve accuracy.
- Optimise safety stock levels using demand forecasting.
- Support Just-In-Time (JIT) practices to reduce excess holding costs.
- Dispatch & Logistics
- Define mining and engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) requirements.
- Develop replenishment cycles for underground and surface operations.
- Create delivery schedules that match operational demand.
- Process Improvement
- Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean/6S principles to eliminate waste.
- Establish and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Cross-train stores staff to improve flexibility and reduce process risk.
- Technology & Reporting
- Integrate Warehouse Management System (WMS) for stock tracking.
- Implement barcode/RFID scanning for accuracy and speed.
- Support development of reporting dashboards for single version of truth.
- Optimised warehouse and yard layout aligned to operational needs.
- Accurate and reliable inventory control processes.
- Improved stock replenishment and dispatch practices.
- Standardised SOPs for stores and inventory functions.
- Sustained performance improvements handed over to BCM teams.
- 10 years experience in warehouse stores or inventory management.
- Strong background in mining supply chain or heavy industry logistics.
- Hands-on experience with Lean/continuous improvement tools (6S Kaizen value stream mapping).
- Proven ability to design and implement warehouse/inventory control systems.
- Familiarity with BOM management and mining engineering/materials supply.
- Strong understanding of WMS ERP and digital inventory tracking tools.
- Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics Industrial Engineering or Operations Management.
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma or Warehouse Management isadvantageous.
- Prior mining or large-scale industrial experience strongly preferred.
- Analytical problem-solver with process optimisation mindset.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced mining environment.
- Practical hands-on leader with attention to detail
- The proposed salary for the role is R3k - R7k per day. The offer will be market related in line with your qualifications skills and experience.
- A per diem of R400 will be provided with travel and accommodation covered by the company.
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Employment Type
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