Stores & Inventory Management Specialist (3 - 4 Month Contract)

SUMMARY:
Are you ready for a challenging, high-impact contract opportunity where your skills and expertise in supply chain and inventory management will truly make a difference? Join a consulting team at a mining operation in a remote part of Mpumalanga to optimise the Stores and Inventory function.

POSITION INFO:
The role focuses on improving warehouse layout, inventory control, dispatch, and goods delivery—ensuring critical materials are consistently available to support mining and engineering operations. You'll also help develop and embed best practice procurement processes and sustainable operational improvements.

The position requires weekly travel, with weekends at home.

Contract Type: Apx 3½ months, with potential extension
Start Date: Potentially mid September

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Optimisation
• Redesign layout for flow efficiency, zoning, and use of vertical space.
• Ensure yard and storage of large items are organised and protected.
• Inventory Management
• Apply ABC analysis to categorise stock based on value and turnover.
• Implement cycle counting to improve accuracy.
• Optimise safety stock levels using demand forecasting.
• Support Just-In-Time (JIT) practices to reduce excess holding costs.
• Dispatch & Logistics
• Define mining and engineering Bill of Materials (BOM) requirements.
• Develop replenishment cycles for underground and surface operations.
• Create delivery schedules that match operational demand.
• Process Improvement
• Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean/6S principles to eliminate waste.
• Establish and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Cross-train stores staff to improve flexibility and reduce process risk.
• Technology & Reporting
• Integrate Warehouse Management System (WMS) for stock tracking.
• Implement barcode/RFID scanning for accuracy and speed.
• Support development of reporting dashboards for “single version of truth.”

• Optimised warehouse and yard layout aligned to operational needs.
• Accurate and reliable inventory control processes.
• Improved stock replenishment and dispatch practices.
• Standardised SOPs for stores and inventory functions.
• Sustained performance improvements handed over to BCM teams.

• 10+ years’ experience in warehouse, stores, or inventory management.
• Strong background in mining supply chain or heavy industry logistics.
• Hands-on experience with Lean/continuous improvement tools (6S, Kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Proven ability to design and implement warehouse/inventory control systems.
• Familiarity with BOM management and mining engineering/materials supply.
• Strong understanding of WMS, ERP, and digital inventory tracking tools.

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Management.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or Warehouse Management is advantageous.
• Prior mining or large-scale industrial experience strongly preferred.

• Analytical problem-solver with process optimisation mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced mining environment.
• Practical, hands-on leader with attention to detail

• The proposed salary for the role is R3k - R7k per day. The offer will be market related in line with your qualifications, skills, and experience.
• A per diem of R400 will be provided, with travel and accommodation covered by the company.