Senior Specialist Inventory

We are a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium Corporation and IGO Ltd. As pioneers in the Australian lithium industry, we've already achieved great things, including building the first battery-grade lithium hydroxide plant in Australia, paving the way for Australia to be a major player in the global transition to a clean energy future.

We’re looking for people who want to be a part of the industry of the future - people who work with purpose and urgency, take initiative, and rise to challenges. We're seeking individuals who empower others, embrace innovation, and want to work in an open and supportive environment, where teamwork and collaboration are valued. 

At TLEA, you’ll be part of a team that is excited to be involved in a world-class project that benefits not only the Western Australian community but the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Our business seeks an experienced and talented Senior Specialist Inventory to join our team on a permanent full-time basis at our Kwinana Refinery.

They are a subject matter expert providing well-rehearsed inventory management support, are meticulous and commercial in their thinking, specialise in SAP, warehouse management/inventory control systems, and are knowledgeable in inventory management principles and procedures. They possess the ability to extract and analyse complex data to formulate intelligent commercial decisions and develop and apply appropriate inventory policies, settings, and guidelines. 

To be successful in this role requires they will:

• Proactively develop and implement inventory framework and enhance supply chain processes. 
• Oversee all reagents, materials, and consumables to ensure systematic compliance. Provide regular management reporting on inventory efficiency, variances, slow and obsolete exposure, financial provision, and dangerous goods, and liaise with the business to monitor, manage, and buy ongoing consumption.

In addition to possessing our core values of distinction, pragmatism, honesty, tenacity and innovation, this position will suit a customer focused, analytical individual who enjoys problem solving and providing effective solutions.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe and effective manner, with a genuine focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Lead financial audits and inspections, ensure all inventory is safeguarded, secure, and correct aligning with inventory and finance policies and procedures. 
• Manage change to SAP inventory management data affected by SAP design changes, inventory requests, including modifications and creation of both new and existing MRP settings to suit demand, maintenance plans, shutdowns, and all other activities.
• Help design, participate, and implement other SAP suites including the imminent upgrade, and warehouse management module.
• Facilitate training and coaching of key users to ensure compliance to standards and understanding of Inventory data usage.
• Monitor compliance of SAP inventory data metrics and provide governance support.
• Create inventory data modelling and reports that can be used for easy retrieval and analysis for informed decision making.
• Supply expert level SAP instruction and guidance to the warehouse and Logistics Team, helping resolve inventory concerns, technical issues, or related problems. 
• Report on all consumable and material inventory counts, adjustments, variances, finished product, by-product, reagents and report findings and any variance on a routine basis. 
• Monitor supplier performance and analyses discrepancies, and in consultation with procurement implement plans to improve vendor performance.
• Establish trusted relationships with suppliers to facilitate inventory returns, rationalisation or opportunities for improved performance, service, or cost.
• Consider and propose strategies to reduce costs and improve supply chain logistics.
• Work with maintenance to identify and co-ordinate preventative schedules on specialist equipment in long term storage.
• Work with maintenance to identify the preservation of all relevant spares, ensuring these materials are serviceable as and when needed.
• Work with the Part Master Data and Senior Analyst of Spares personnel to implement effective inventory settings and resolve issues and concerns.
• Understand inventory holding costs vs production loss and use commercial acumen in all inventory decision making process.
• Participate in all Warehouse, Logistics and SAP development project work and co-ordinate the roll out of improved technologies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• 5+ years’ experience in Inventory Management.
• Expert-level experience with SAP4/Hana.
• Considerable experience optimising Inventory, forecasting, and driving improvements across all Warehousing, Logistics and Inventory processes and practices.
• Ability to engage and communicate clearly with the team and liaise with all levels of the organisation.
• Outstanding computer / SAP skills, specializing in the use of Microsoft Office suite and SAP. - Experience in SAP integration points and data / inventory standards.
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business or Supply Chain (highly regarded).
• Experience in an industrial, refinery, manufacturing, logistics or mining environment preferred.

HOW DO I APPLY?

To find out more about this unique opportunity, please submit your application by Sunday 10 March 2024 by clicking the 'Apply' button. All applications and discussions will be kept strictly confidential.

Applicants are advised that the shortlisting and interview process may commence before the closing date.  

At Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia, we embrace and recognise the value of diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds. 

We respectfully request no agency applications. 

Thank you.