Inventory Officer

Inventory Officer

• Join our global leading business offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities.
• Permanent employment which includes a huge range of additional benefits.
• 9 Day Dayshift roster.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an experienced Inventory Officer to undertake warehouse inventory duties/tasks efficiently and effectively at our Weipa and Amrun Mine operation. This role is a great opportunity for someone who has prior work experience in a warehouse operation, can successfully multi-task, has excellent SAP knowledge and operates in a manner where safety is in the forefront.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family. And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority. We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Parts Consolidation / Inventory Supervisor and working in a diverse team, you will be:

• Managing Inventory ensuring that inventory rationalization and optimization is achieved for each individual Store or warehouse under our control by using IBM.
• Provide data for Supervisor e.g., relocation of fast- and slow-moving items within the warehouse.
• Building and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
• Managing continuous updates and improvements in lead times, cost and inventory strategies using best practices, logistics and statistical principles.
• Expected to go over to our Amrun site on an occasional basis.
• The Inventory Advisor is required to interact with the Warehouse Superintendent, Supervisors and Warehouse Officers daily to make decisions on inventory levels and complete Stocktake activities.
• Interaction with all key stakeholders (Planners, Schedulers, Buyers, Operational groups) will be important to ensure that the correct stock is being held in the warehouse to support the maintenance activities.

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• Valid Manual Drivers and forklift licenses.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Exceptional analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of logistics co-ordination and inventory processes.
• A positive attitude with an ability to engage with key stakeholders regularly.
• Comfortable with change and guided by strong values in your decision-making process.
• Intermediate ‘advanced or proven’ computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office suite applications e.g., teams, outlook, PowerPoint, video conferencing.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Knowledge of SAP and/or IBM
• Project Management experience
• Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing and supply chain practices
• Previous experience in a mining environment

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Company provided insurance cover.
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support.
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Our Weipa operations in Far North Queensland includes three bauxite mines, processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network and ferry terminals.Amrun, our newest mine, was completed in 2018 and will extend our Weipa bauxite operations by decades, significantly building on our 55-year history on the Western Cape, and providing jobs and supporting business growth in the region. The mine is located on traditional land. We work closely with the Traditional Owners to implement our agreements, ensuring that the benefits generated from mining support future generations and that important cultural heritage sites are identified and preserved.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

Applications close 9/11