Specialist - Demand Planning & Inventory Control

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 Specialist in Demand Planning & Inventory Control, you will play a key role in balancing supply and demand to ensure product availability while optimizing inventory levels. You’ll analyze forecasts, monitor stock movements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain smooth flow of products to customers. Your expertise will help drive efficiency, reduce excess inventory, and support business goals.

What you will be doing

• Enhances Sales Forecast models, including review of historical sales, management of statistical forecast parameters (algorithms) and summary of Sales Forecast plans.
• Participates in engagements with TMs, ABMs and Marketing teams and coordinate the Sales Forecast.
• Preparation of Scenario Analysis and recommendations for teams that may be impacted by Supply constraint (e.g. Allocations).
• Operates the Demand Planner profile in SAP and provides rationale for major forecast variations.
• Participates in Demand and Sales & Operations Planning meetings and conducts weekly reviews of inventory levels across major storage points.
• Works to drive results to monthly inventory Days of Cover targets.
• Accurately completes required ERP (SAP – 4/S Hannah) processes and transactions in accordance with documented procedures.
• Applies best practice stock management principles for production posting and inventory movements.
• Supports the execution of SAP reconciliation of both RM and finished goods stocktakes at Manufacturing sites.
• Conducts investigation of inventory variances and reporting of such.
• Works with SAP Master Data team to ensure the accuracy of product Bills of Materials at manufacturing sites.

What you will bring

• Relevant Degree related to industrial engineering or supply chain.Minimum 3-6 Years Manufacturing and Supply Chain experience.
• Strong experience in SAP enabled business processes.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools (e.g., Excel (think-cell), Power BI, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Applies analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making using analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, PowerPoint, and think-cell.
• Collaboration and Teamwork in Cross-Functional Improvement Projects.

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.