Material Specialist

IVANHOE MINES (KICO) is looking for a Material Specialist

Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future.  Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa. The development of the Kamoa-Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC), the Platreef palladium-rhodium-platinum-nickel-copper-gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc-copper-germanium-silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa-Kakula.

Play your part in our team succeeding…

To ensure accurate and clean materials records by resolving duplications and other materials issues in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. The incumbent analyses and maintains material records, creates, and manages master data, and proposes new reorder points (ROP) and quantities (ROQ) while maintaining data accuracy and standards.
• Ensure complete, timely, and accurate reporting with appropriate levels of escalation.
• Maintain quality assurance standards and participate in audits.
• Build long-term professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the correctness of data to avoid financial losses due to overstock or understock.
• Contribute to cost efficiency and waste reduction in the supply chain.
• Maintain compliance with statutory standards and business policies.

You will have the following:

• Minimum 7-8 years of relevant technical experience in a supply chain environment, with at least 3 years in analysis and reporting in the mining industry.
• Minimum – Certificate in Supply Chain or Materials Management or equivalent, preferably a Diploma 
• ISO 8000 certification in Master data quality Management (ECCMA.MDQM) or equivalent.  
• Advanced skills in MS Office.
• Proficient in SQL programming
• Proficient in analysis of data and information

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:

• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Understanding of ERP systems and inventory taxonomy.
• Understand Supply chain process flows
• ERP systems experience
• Understanding the mining environment
• Commercial acumen

Personal Competencies should include:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Technical orientation and commercial acumen.
• Exceptional people skills and ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate.
• Detail and quality orientation.
• Cultural sensitivity and customer service orientation.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Solid exposure to ERP systems and data analysis.

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to: 

• Master Data Management 
• Materials Management 
• Data Quality and Compliance 
• Financial and Reporting 
• Skills Transfer and Development 
• Adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Policies and Procedures  

The finer details:

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with copies of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications. 

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.