Coordinator - Planning

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

The Coordinator - Planning is responsible for managing and optimizing supply chain data, processes, and analysis. This role ensures accurate forecasting, inventory tracking, and safety stock management, aligning with business needs through collaboration with cross-functional teams. The Coordinator plays a critical role in enhancing supply chain performance, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting business operations with proactive planning and reporting.

What you will be doing

• Provides S&OP Process support.
• Perform product realignment and manage phase-in/phase-out processes for products across LatAm, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with supply chain strategies.
• Gather and analyze demand forecast data to identify discrepancies, worst-performing products, and potential areas for improvement. Prepare and share detailed reports on forecast accuracy (FA), bias, and forecast value add (FVA) for top clients.
• Assess, monitor, and track inventory positions by generating and updating inventory health reports. Identify exceptions to inventory policies and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Recalculate and update safety stock levels based on consumption patterns, lead times, and business requirements. Generate quarterly reports with recommended changes and ensure they are accurately reflected in SAP.
• Excess & Obsolete Inventory Control: Define and implement inventory control procedures to manage excess and obsolete materials. Provide analysis and recommendations to reduce slow-moving or obsolete stock.
• Collaborate with demand planners and supply chain teams to deliver timely, accurate reports on inventory health, safety stock, and product performance, adhering to defined SLAs.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in planning, inventory management, or demand forecasting within a GBS or global supply chain environment.
• Degree in data analytics, qualified in business, logistics, or a related field. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain / Planning roles. 
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP), preferable SAP, and material requirements planning (MRP). 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Power BI.
• Hands-on experience managing supply chain operations using SAP, IBP, and advanced forecasting tools.
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data, generating actionable insights and detailed reports for cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage product lifecycle processes, including product realignment, phase-in/out procedures, and safety stock updates.
• Experience collaborating with commercial teams, demand planners, and supply planners to ensure the smooth execution of supply chain activities.
• Familiarity with inventory control, excess & obsolete inventory procedures, and adherence to internal policies and SLAs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is preferred but not required.
• Willing to work on a mid-shift schedule.

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.