Job Summary
Company: AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited
Category: Mining / Petroleum
Location: Obuasi
Job status: Full-Time
Salary: GH
Education: HND / Degree
Experience: 3 years
Job expires: 22 Jun-2022
AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana)
Limited, Obuasi Gold Mine is currently near completion of the redevelopment
phase to become a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The
underground mining operation has been fully mechanized and designed to produce
up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.
We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated
person to join our dedicated team as Materials Planner.
ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT
This role is responsible for executing all
materials planning routines and activities on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
and directly support materials requirement planning and control decisions on
the mine. The position will require building strong relations with Operations,
Planned Maintenance, Warehousing, Purchasing and Finance as directed by the
Materials Planning Superintendent and via scheduled meetings and engagements
designed for the section. The role holder will comply with relevant Materials
management systems, methods, policies, processes and standards in the Obuasi
context and report to the Materials Planning Superintendent in terms of
performance targets, standards and KPIs and risks in compliance with AGA CAR
materials management, materials engineering and integrated Supply Chain
management frameworks.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Implement established processes and procedures,
including governance systems for cataloguing of new stock and non-stock items
in SAP to maintain quality of SAP Materials Master data.
• Apply the right tools and documentation as
designed to drive the work flow between Materials Planning, Purchasing, the
Warehouse, Planned Maintenance, Engineering and Operations in achieving quality
reviews and materials planning decisions.
• Strictly comply with the governance system to
ensure only routine items with validated future demand are catalogued for
purchasing.
• Advise end-users on substitute materials,
supercedures in specifications, descriptions or part numbers and the creation
of new stock codes.
• Personal development plan and training in
cataloguing and materials planning processes and best practises in SAP ERP
system
• Work with and demonstrate understanding of
Materials Planning Models and systems as designed for critical and routine
spares and consumables replenishment as reviewed and driven through SAP.
• Collect and interpret data to a high standard of
quality assurance and control
• Objective assessments and interpretation of SAP
stock replenishment reports and recommendations.
• Monitor and prompt PR-PO cycle times as released
by Buyers to meet internal KPI targets
• Conclusions supported with accurate information
and analysis
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and make
recommendations for inclusion in the budget process
• Adopt collaborative planning initiatives with
all departments to obtain correct forecasts in new projects, critical spares
and consumable requirements into materials budget and forecasts estimates
• Contribute to Development plans to increase
knowledge and understanding of application of materials planning outputs into
mining, engineering and metallurgical plant operations to reduce costs of
operations.
• Recommend and optimise the approach for
conducting continuous improvement projects and research in the materials
planning and control process and procedures
• Establish a network of targeted stakeholder
relationships to socialises initiatives and enhancements
• Report on the implementation and progress of
initiatives and enhancements of the Materials Planning function, to include
outputs and benefits obtained.
• Describe the specific problems and constraints
to be managed within the Materials Planning function
• Present solutions to specific problems with
defined resolution methodologies and resources to deliver improved performance
in processes and procedures
• Pre-empt potential crisis in the availability of
inventory, process or procedural problems arising within or from the specialist
domain through the implementation of Statistical controls (alert system),
Specialist practices, systems and procedures and Formalised development plans
to improve knowledge and skills within the function
• Demonstrate personal Safety Leadership and help
to improve the Culture across the Commercial Department and with own team
regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development
• Work with available resources and expertise as
part of the Materials Planning team to capably and consistently deliver the
annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects in
assigned roles and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and
Continuous Improvement within team
Qualification
Required & Experience
• Minimum of HND
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain
or Operations management will be an advantage
Experience
• At least Three (3) years’ experience working in
a supply chain environment.
• A working knowledge of Inventory Planning and
control in mining, oil & gas or heavy industrial equipment operations.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP system or equivalent
ERP application is a requirement.
Technical
Competencies
• Understanding Inventory planning and controls
forecasting & statistical modeling
• Ability to align inventory planning and control
with commodity strategies
• Ability to understand the critical relationships
among stock-out risks, service level targets and investments in inventory
• Analytical and Problem-solving abilities
• Presentation skills
• Local Regulations
• Cost management
• Project management
• Risk management
• Change management
• Reporting
• Audit, compliance and governance
Other
Competencies
• Fostering a team environment – inspiring and
motivating others, promoting collaboration and team work, communicating
prolifically
• Managing oneself - taking ownership of one’s
personal development
• Building effective working relationships - the
ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working
relationship
• Building trust & accountability – displaying
high levels of integrity and honesty
• Maximizing performance results – solving
problems and analyzing issues, driving for results
• Displaying technical and professional expertise,
innovating, taking initiative
Location: Obuasi
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Closing Date: 22 June, 2022