Continuous Improvement Specialist

Deadline:

- Feb 2
- Country:

- Australia
- Location:

- Canning Vale, Western Australia
- Job-ID:

- R0049444
- Job category:

- Supply Chain & Logistics

**Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions**

**Continuous Improvement Specialist - Supply Chain **- Automation Business Line**

**Kewdale, Perth**

**Our Company and Culture**

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. The Sandvik Group has approximately 44,000 employees in more than 150 countries.

We conduct business in a sustainable and responsible manner. To achieve this, we always act in line with our high ethical standards, putting safety first and always showing consideration for the environment and the communities in which we operate. The safety and well-being of our employees and the environment are our core values. Finally, we care about others and build relationships based on honesty, respect and trust.

**The role**

As the Continuous Improvement Specialist you will be responsible for Supply Chain Management and Optimisation including inventory management, strategic stock management, process support and operational performance reporting for the Automation Business Line in Sales Area Australia, New Zealand and PNG.

This role is offered on a 12-month fixed term contract.

**Areas of responsibility**
- Responsible for stock, goods in transit and obsolescence reserve in the stockrooms of responsibility.
- Analyse and maintain inventory parameters settings for all the stock areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for the strategic stock including stock take and reconciliation of capital stock items.
- Ensures coordination with relevant stakeholders regarding any improvement activities related with supply chain control and management.
- Analysis and optimisation of stock levels and processes to drive business results.
- Participate and support regional/global initiatives or projects as needed.
- Stock ordering and reconciliation of internal invoicing of capital stock items.
- Ensure that orders are delivered within the required delivery times against mínimal logistics costs by using appropriate modes of transportation as well as proactive scheduling of orders.
- Responsible for sourcing and managing local supply equipment offerings
- Monitor, track and analyse automation parts business
- Lead optimisation initiatives to assist with overall supply improvement processes
- Lead strategic change initiatives for the Automation team

**Your profile**

In addition to the criteria below, you will be self-motivated and innovative with a positive attitude. You will become an expert user in Sandvik Sales Tools and DI systems and have knowledge of operational freight processes and parameters with a thorough understanding of the logistics process.

Essential:

- At least two or more years’ experience in Supply Chain Optimisation
- Knowledge and experience in process documentation and optimisation
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Advanced reporting skills
- Ability to explain complex information to others in simple communication

Desirable:

- University Degree or relevant qualification
- Experience in Sandvik Automation systems

Agencies need not apply.

**What we offer**
- A rewarding career with diverse opportunities
- Flexibility to work from home
- An Employee Benefits Program including salary sacrifice options
- 13% Superannuation on top of all earnings
- Company Performance Bonus scheme
- Length of Service Recognition program
- Company funded paid parental leave
- Training and development opportunities

Sandvik is proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for Women. If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and benefits on the Work180 website.

**Talent Acquisition Specialist**
Alexandra Fryer

0460 971 554

**Deadline**: Feb 2
**Job-ID**: R0049444