Inventory Planner - Newcastle

Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

 
Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave. Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About The Role
Whitehaven Coal is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner reporting to the Inventory Manager, to join our dynamic Procurement & Supply Team. In this role you will play a pivotal part to ensure a seamless and economical flow of parts and materials utilising the SAP ERP. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in inventory planning, strong analytical skills, ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to driving operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Effectively execute inventory planning strategies to meet production and operational requirements with consideration to Inventory Working Capital
• Regular meetings with Maintenance Planners and other personnel to understand materials requirements
• Review and report on daily Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and communicate status and any rectification to business partners.
• Collaborate with the procurement team and various site stakeholders to ensure correct inventory levels are maintained in order to support maintenance and production schedules.
• Liaise with vendors and other WHC sites and assets to secure parts availability.
• Support of Master Data accuracy through the review of materials, duplication checking and request validation.
• Address discrepancies and implement corrective actions to prevent inventory issues.
• Review open reservations of repairable materials to compliment planned work requirements with stock on hand or service exchange materials.
• Expediting for Catalogued materials to meet a planned demand if material is late in delivery, out of stock and the demand cannot be rescheduled.
• Implement best practices and benchmarks for inventory planning.

What You’ll Bring 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Proven experience in inventory planning, preferably in the mining or heavy industry sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
• Proficiency in SAP (S/4 HANA) or similar industry-specific ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various work streams.

Why Join Whitehaven Coal?

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs
• Car parking provided
• Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!
• Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative

If you are a results-driven and detail-oriented Inventory Planner looking to contribute to the success of a prominent mining company, we want to hear from you! Join Whitehaven Coal and be part of a team dedicated to excellence in inventory management within the coal mining industry.

Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.

Whitehaven Coal is working with the RSL Employment Program to support veterans and partners of current or former Defence members in finding meaningful and sustainable employment. If you would like assistance with your application, you can reach out to the program via the following link: https://www.rslqld.org/find-help/employment

Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia.
 

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