Company Description

Anglo American’s purpose is to reimagine mining to improve people’s lives and is committed to creating a Living Mine that brings positive value to the people and environment where we operate.

Supply Chain is positioning itself for the future, by becoming more purpose-driven in aid of realizing the Anglo American purpose, and driving to be more agile and resilient. Central to being more purpose-driven is delivering significantly more positive impact within our host communities, acting as supplier interface to provide velocity to our innovation, technical & sustainability change programme, that includes improved safety performance and the embedment of circular economy principles, as well as overall delivery of significantly more sustainable value. To build a more agile and resilient Supply Chain the commoditized execution and digitalisation of processes is a key focus whilst driving operational excellence.

This Physical Supply Chain (PSC) team is responsible for managing all materials planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics across the South African region. The team works with operational stakeholders and Supply Chain commercial teams to assess future demands and develop materials strategies and plans that will fulfil needs whilst keeping working capital as low as possible.

Job Description

This role will support integrated planning practices with the aim of ensuring optimal parts availability through streamlined physical networks to achieve step-change performance.

Your duties will include:

• Identify ways to support specific safety, health & sustainability opportunities and risks and ensure that materials planning activities complies with all Safety, Health & Environmental requirements.

• Manage the effective implementation of the Supply Chain strategy within the Physical Supply Chain and materials planning environment

• Embrace an agile Supply Chain by being adaptive and flexible to accommodate and focus on emerging and changing business priorities 

• Implement the Materials Plan based upon inputs from end-users and historical data analysis to meet end-user requirements at optimal inventory levels

• Execute the operation and output of reliable planning and suggested inventory models based on detailed inputs from end-users, MRP analysts and forecasting models to inform category decisions across the region

• Adhere to the standards and guidelines for inventory management • Execute the fulfilment modes for material segments/items

• Ensure that master data parameters for new and existing items are updated to the correct standards e.g. attributes

• Drive the working capital optimization opportunities for execution e.g. disposal of excess and obsolete stock

• Provide input into frontloading, identification and sizing of initiatives relating to working capital benefits

• Ensure that inventory optimization events are planned, scheduled, resourced, and executed in a timely and visible manner 

• Implement inventory optimization initiatives to minimize wastage at the operations to minimize Anglo American’s carbon footprint 

• Implement working capital optimization opportunities and identify and ensure the execution of cost reduction initiatives that positively impacts cost to serve

• Maintain stakeholder relationships within the Supply Chain, key suppliers and internal end-users (maintenance & production teams) to enable effective planning and fulfilment of demand

• Provide advice to stakeholders regarding MRP and demand planning processes

• Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness 

QualificationsAn undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualificationDesirable: A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity.

Experience and Technical Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of systematic capabilities and systems materials planning, i.e., demand algorithms and statistical models and operation thereof

• Experience working in a complex environment and managing multiple internal and external stakeholder perspectives

• Experience in demand forecasting and planning abilities

An ability to apply the following skills at a defined level of proficiency required for the role:

• Material Planning (Advanced)

• Planning (Competent)

• SC Systems & Processes (Competent)

• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication (Competent)

• Project Management (Developing)

• Technical Analysis (Competent)

• Safety knowledge (Competent)

• Business Acumen (Developing)

• Logistics Management (Competent)

• Warehouse Management (Developing)

• Driving Performance (Developing)

• Leading Change (Developing)

• Optimization (Developing)

Additional Information

Who we are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies. As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of the process.