Specialist - Supply Chain Governance & Improvement

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 - Supply Chain Governance & Improvement, you will be supporting the design, implementation and governance of SAP S/4 HANA and it's related applications and processes, with respect to Orica's Supply Chain.  Specifically, you will be supporting the Planning to Inventory function with focus on strategic and long term planning enabled by SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

What you will be doing

• Provides subject matter expertise on planning processes (both long term and short term).  This includes review of issues raised by stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for resolution.
• Provides support on change requests.  This includes the review of solutions presented by IT (e.g., impact analysis, feasibility) and performing acceptance testing where necessary.
• Supports the embedment of standard data, processes and systems.   This includes activities such as preparing and provision of training to stakeholders across all regions.
• Ensures compliance of solution to regulatory and legal requirements where required.
• Provides subject matter expertise on reporting and data analytics.  For example, provide insights or understanding on the data structure and how best it can be mined to provide the reporting and data analytics required.
• Consults and engages stakeholders on data and process issues, working to resolve efficiently.
• Provides expertise and hands-on delivery in support of relevant global projects.

What you will bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience with a mix of domain experience working as a Supply Chain Planner, Demand Planner or similar role and hands-on SAP IBP implementation (or similar ERP systems) or system/process support (as a subject matter expert) experience.  
• Background in Strategic S&OP, IBP, APO and MRP processes.  Familiarity with optimisation engines (supply optimiser), planning area setup, key figure calculations, Excel Add-in, Scenario Modeling and Data flows between IBP and SAP S/4 HANA (or similar).
• Experience in designing models that monetize volume plans into financial metrics.
• Ability to work with data using visualisation tools such as Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud.
• Demonstrates ability to build strong stakeholder relationships while effectively planning, influencing, and executing initiatives to achieve business objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to present strategic logic and recommended pathways, coupled with the ability to present to key stakeholders.

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.