Specialist - 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

We’re thrilled to share that we are currently seeking a Specialist – Planning to join our team. This role is key to delivering exceptional customer service by seamlessly integrating sourcing, manufacturing, and operations.

The Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that site-specific requirements are met efficiently, on time, and at minimal cost. By proactively interpreting demand signals, the role supports agile decision-making and contributes to a resilient and responsive supply chain.This position is based at the Orica Office in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Deliver meaningful impact to our industry, our communities, and the world around us.

What you will be doing

• Interpret and manage site level demand forecast, identifying and addressing month-on-month variances to ensure accurate planning;
• Execute long-term planning activities in alignment with the S&OP calendar, including safety stock calculation, supply planning prioritization across echelons, inventory planning and inventory value projections using Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and tools;
• Support manufacturing planning through the Rought Cut Planning (RCCP), ensuring alignment between demand and production capabilities;
• Conduct analysis to prevent slow-and obsolete - moving inventory (SLOB) from a long-term planning perspective, ensuring master data integrity and that any supply of SLOB materials is strategically justified;
• Maintain and correct material master data to enable robust and reliable long-term planning within the IBP system;
• Act as a link between market-facing teams and production, ensuring alignment between marketplace activities and manufacturing priorities;
• Manage demand-supply imbalances by facilitating effective load prioritization in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders.

What you will bring

• Degree-level qualification in logistics, supply chain management, economics, or technical field;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in planning or logistics, preferably in industrial or mining sectors;
• Solid understanding of MRP principles, inventory management, and logistics processes;
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems (SAP, 1C, etc.);
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset.

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.