Warehouse Advisor

Company Description

Come and join this dedicated team as the Warehouse Advisor responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a warehouse and ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant receipt, storage, staging, handling, and distribution of materials.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. Take the next step in your career with us!

Number of positions: 1

Location: Waterval Smelter

Job Description

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Safety:

• Oversee consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.

Performance and Delivery:

• Manage the day-to-day warehouse operations with the aim to achieve optimal process and people efficiencies.
• Manage the staging of stock and non-stock materials for operations and maintenance teams, organizing items to ensure timely access for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Monitor stock levels for critical materials, particularly bulk chemicals, gases, and raw materials, coordinating replenishment as needed to maintain continuous support for operational demands.
• Implement and oversee storage protocols that ensure safe, organized, and accessible inventory, including specialized storage for chemicals and gases in accordance with safety regulations.
• Act as a point of contact for the DC and suppliers regarding incoming shipments, communicating potential delays or issues that may impact inventory availability.
• Support the roll-out of the operating model, via participation in site implementations and cross-site best practice sharing, to leverage tangible working capital benefits.
• Manage facility and equipment in a sustainable way by implementing energy-efficient practices, scheduling regular maintenance to extend equipment lifespan, and promoting eco-friendly materials and waste reduction initiatives to minimize environmental impact.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize warehouse efficiency, reduce costs, and improve storage and retrieval times.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to deliver and embed inventory optimisation opportunities and provide leadership to identify and address issues impacting operational performance.

People & Teams:

• Implement a purpose-driven, high-performing culture that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity, supports engagement and fosters continuous improvement to work processes.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance to internal and external regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements.

Qualifications

Prescribed

• Prescribed Desirable Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or a related field.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in SC Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Certification

Prescribed

• Valid EB/Code 08 driver’s license.

Desirable

• Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) by APICS.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Proven track record of practical experience in inventory management, supply chain, or logistics roles in a context of similar complexity.
• Mining experience will be advantageous.

Technical Knowledge (experience) Required For Role

• Competent level understanding of end-to-end supply chain management processes, both from a physical and transactional point of view.
• Safety standards, management systems and culture within warehousing & logistics as well as safe storage, preservation and maintenance of in-storage products and equipment.
• PSC digitalisation and data analytics opportunities, continuous improvement and optimisation.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and advanced Excel.

Technical Skills

• Developing skills in business and supplier partnership.
• Proficient skills in sustainable and responsible Supply Chain, SC Systems and Processes.
• Advanced skills in driving performance, leading change, team management, project management and planning, materials planning, engagement and communication, data analytics, warehouse safety management, safety knowledge, performance management & reporting.

Additional Information

Who We Are

We aim to lead the industry by pursuing ever safer and more responsible ways of working, demonstrating integrity and showing care and respect for people and the planet. That means we are constantly seeking new opportunities to mine and process our products sustainably, using less water, less energy and more precise extraction technologies.

As the custodians of coal and other precious natural resources – diamonds (through De Beers), copper, platinum and other precious metals, iron ore and nickel – our extraordinary teams work safely and collaboratively, with the utmost consideration for local communities, our customers and the world at large.

What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multinational company – and we’re still growing all the time.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Anglo American Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Anglo American Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How To Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to apply through your career profile and upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date: 15 April 2025