Supply Planning Specialist (Winnemucca, Nevada)

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.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024. 

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About the role - Supply Planning Specialist (Winnemucca, Nevada)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Supply Planning Specialist within our Specialty Mining Chemicals team.

• The Supply Chain Specialist role is a hybrid role including purchasing, materials management.
• This role is responsible for procuring materials or other goods and/or coordinating activities involved with purchasing products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for the establishment  
• This role will receive, review, and expedite orders as needed
• In addition, this role is responsible for managing the Winnemucca site inventory, yard management.  Raw material purchase orders will be placed against the monthly plan and monitored to ensure optimal raw material inventory against a changing production schedule

What you will be doing

Materials Management:

• Manage physical inventory and monitor ERP accuracy by conducting Cycle counts on the warehouse and raw materials. 
• Manage Raw Material purchases and timing with vendors to ensure optimal stock levels (manage reorder Points).
• Monitor expected and actual shipment dates of railcars from the vendor, adjusting dates based on production needs and delivery dates that are spread throughout the month to minimize rail congestion and maintain inventory within site permit levels. Receive railcars into the ERP system. Ensure raw materials are managed first in, first out to minimize demurrage charges, and close out purchase orders in the system.
• Validate inventory health. Report variances against safety stock and work with production to ensure the oldest batches are utilized and partial containers are managed (FIFO inventory management).
• Conduct weekly cycle counts and month-end inventory counts for all warehouse and raw materials.
• Coordinate with the Equipment Manager for the planned maintenance program to ensure adequate stock of spares.
• Act as the local subject matter expert for delivery planning and the purchase order process. Ensure timely and accurate posting of all relevant data (good receipt, goods issue, etc.) in the ERP system daily, and provide input into the monthly closing process.
• Participate in regular meetings with the production team, planning team to understand and communicate changes to the weekly plans.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with plant personnel, planning, and supply chain management. Ensure any delays or changes in production or logistics schedules are communicated in a timely manner. Capture causes for delay to allow root cause determination and resolution to avoid future delays.
• Ensure a safe working environment and comply with all safety regulations and guidelines. Highlight unsafe working conditions and perform stop-work activities if required. Conduct periodic driver and terminal audits as required.

Purchasing:

• Consult daily with the supply, stores, and procurement departments to ensure the timely arrival of materials, spares, and equipment at the site
• Procures materials or other goods and/or coordinates activities involved with purchasing products and services, such as raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and advertising, for the establishment.
• Receives and reviews requisitions requesting goods or services.
• Communicates with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
• Expedites orders and requests as needed.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of the market price.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Maintains procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• Keeps abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc.
• May work with manufacturers or persuade potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items according to user's specific needs and specifications.
• May approve invoices for payment.
• May expedite the delivery of goods to users.
• Manage reorder points.

What you will bring

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and other computer systems
• Demonstrate interpersonal, negotiation, coaching, and leadership skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical abilities, mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible and adaptable to work cross functionally.
• Works with minimal supervision and takes independent initiative to work cross functionally on value creation or issue resolution.
• Proven track record of utilizing continuous improvement
• Demonstrated focus on safety
• Ability to communicate through written and verbal communications. Effectively present information on one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations and perform the necessary analysis and mathematical computations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of logistics and planning activities
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills  
• Demonstrate interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills
• Able to work within and support the company's core values

Physical requirement:

• Ability to sustain prolonged use of a computer
• Regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Required to regularly use technology tools, including computers, cell phones, etc.
• Able to use computers and/or monitors for significant amounts of time
• Required to stand, walk, and stoop; able to frequently ascend and descend stairs
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Role dimensions

• Monday thru Friday
• This position requires on-site work at the Winnemucca office until management determines eligibility for a minimum of three days per week in the office

Your qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years in an administrative, supply chain, or materials management role preferred
• 2 years’ experience with a common ERP, planning, and procurement systems preferred

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Two (2) plans to choose from 
• Dental – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Vision – One (1) plan to choose from 
• Health Savings Account 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance  
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability  
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program 
• 401(k) + Company Match – 100% vested on first day.
• Company provided Bonding Leave 
• Accrued Paid Time Off  
• Paid Sick & Safe Time 
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

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.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.