Regional Planning Expert

Mission of the role:

Collaborate with regional supply chain teams and Customer Centres to analyse and set inventory and availability targets for Distribution Centres and Customer Centres across the region.

Your mission:

• Inventory Oversight: Monitor and improve inventory, availability, and obsolescence performance across the region.
• Strategic Planning: Coordinate regional action plans for inventory and availability in collaboration with supply chain and Customer Centres.
• Assortment Management: Define and optimize stocking assortments and allocate parts across Local, Regional, and Global DCs.
• Policy Implementation: Analyse, adjust, and approve stocking and replenishment policies to align with business needs.
• Obsolescence Control: Proactively manage excess and slow-moving inventory to minimize obsolescence costs.
• System Expertise: Serve as a super user of the global inventory system, managing regional parameters and supporting system enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support integration projects, competence development, and service improvement through teamwork across functions.

Your Profile:

• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management involving distribution, inventory management, and project management.
• Good knowledge of inventory management in a global environment with multiple distribution centres.
• Background in spare parts management at Epiroc or equivalent industries.
• Experience of project management and implementing changes in a global organization
• Strong English communication skills both verbal and written. Additional language will be preferred.
• University degree in Economics/Business Administration, Supply chain/Logistics, Marketing or Engineering, or equivalent experience required.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Last Date to Apply: 04 September 2025