Materials Planner

About AngloGold Ashanti Ghana and Role Overview

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is actively transforming the Obuasi Gold Mine into a state-of-the-art and efficient mining operation, aiming for sustainable profitability. This underground mine will be well mechanized with a production capacity of up to 5,000 tonnes of ore daily. We are looking for a knowledgeable and driven Materials Planner to join our committed team.

Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly materials planning activities critical to mine operations and materials requirement decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Planned Maintenance, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Finance teams as coordinated by the Materials Planning Superintendent.
• Adhere to materials management systems, policies, and standards aligned with AngloGold Ashanti's materials management and supply chain frameworks.
• Conduct materials planning routines including CIR processes, cataloguing new items, managing materials engineering, and stock replenishment aligned with mine redevelopment and operational readiness.
• Ensure accurate SAP Materials Master data through disciplined cataloguing and governance practices.
• Utilize appropriate tools and documentation to facilitate smooth workflow between materials planning and other departments.
• Enforce governance policies to validate the cataloguing and stocking of routine and critical materials.
• Provide guidance to end-users regarding substitute materials, specification changes, and new stock code creation.
• Engage in continuous professional development focusing on cataloguing and materials planning best practices using SAP ERP.
• Apply understanding of inventory and materials planning models for managing critical and routine spare parts and consumables.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data maintaining high standards of quality assurance and control.
• Assess SAP stock replenishment reports objectively and recommend appropriate actions.
• Monitor and facilitate purchase requisition to purchase order cycles within internal KPI timelines.
• Foster effective collaboration across departments.
• Share materials planning expertise and advice with stakeholders.
• Prepare internal and statutory reports detailing stock values, turnover rates, service levels, obsolete stock, new stock introductions, critical item service levels, complaint resolutions, and statutory returns such as MinCom submissions.
• Maintain open communication with peers and supervisors regarding performance and feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND).
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or Operations Management is advantageous.

Experience

• At least three years of experience in a supply chain role.
• Practical knowledge of inventory planning and control in industries such as mining, oil & gas, or heavy industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in SAP ERP or equivalent enterprise resource planning systems.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in inventory planning, control, forecasting, and statistical modeling.
• Capability to align inventory management with commodity strategies.
• Understanding of relationships between stock-out risks, service levels, and inventory investment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective presentation and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant local regulations.
• Experience in cost, project, risk, and change management.
• Competence in reporting, audit, compliance, and governance.

Work Location and Additional Information

This position is based in Obuasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 21 February, 2020.