Coordinator - Raw Materials 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

As a Raw Materials Planning Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely availability of raw materials needed for production. This role involves monitoring inventory levels, coordinating with suppliers, processing transactions in SAP, and supporting the preparation of material plans and schedules. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to address delivery issues, maintain accurate records, and help keep production running smoothly.

What you will be doing

• Supports daily priority planning of deliveries with transport operators from each supply site based on materials requirements planning (MRP) to customers.
• Applies best practice stock management principles for real time production posting and inventory movements
• Communicates and links market place activities with production priorities.
• Translates the Supply plan that comes from S&OP into material requirements and supports the alignment of demand and supply.
• Works closely with procurement and sourcing to secure the supply of raw materials to the manufacturing centers.
• Balances the supply master plan to optimize manufacturing capacity and reduce cost.
• Responsible for the quality and accuracy of all Planning related Master Data objects.
• Effectively captures and communicates delivery and manufacturing data to key stakeholders as required.
• Supports implementation of master production schedule weekly and control the daily MRP and DRP processes.

What you will bring

• Relevant Degree related to industrial engineering or supply chain.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Planning in an MNC environment (preferably with a global organisation).
• Familiarity with logistics processes such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution is a plus.
• Highly organised and customer focused.
• Basic understanding of MRP and knowledge of SAP or other ERP system, Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint is an advantage.
• Possesses integrity and builds trust both internally and externally, demonstrating business intellect and a competitive spirit.
• Exudes confidence, shows courage in decision-making, and is open to feedback.
• Models resilience and flexibility, adapts well to new circumstances, and works in a team-oriented fashion, supporting others’ success.

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.