Location
Tanzania, Mwanza, Tanzania
Vacancy – Senior Technical Planner
Location – Mwanza, Tanzania
Job Profile
Responsible for parts demand planning
activities and develop/execute a process to manage inventory levels to
minimize stock holdings while maximizing supply ability
Maintaining effective functioning of all the stockrooms to optimize the inventory available locally
Execute, identify, communicate, and proactively manage potential parts availability gaps or risk
Build and manage the forecast for major components in collaboration with Customer, Parts Portfolios, Sales and Contract teams
Accountable for developing and communicate KPI reporting internally and to customers regarding parts planning
Prepare and maintain a rolling 5-year Major Component Change out Plan with All Customers in line with customer strategies
Work closely with customers, using a specialist understanding of equipment performance and lifecycle costings
Coordinate with Logistics / ordering communicate with customers internal and external
Translate customer change out plans into Company strategies and actions
Prepare rolling orders for components within a 12-month horizon
Maintain database of parts and machine model and serial numbers for all customers. Updating with relevant Service Bulletins
Assist in preparing the annual parts budget and forecast for the department
Ensure all components and parts are on site timeously prior to the scheduled component changeout date
Ensure that all work assigned is completed in an efficient and timely manner
Liaise with workshops to plan parts requirements in line with component repair requirements
Quarterly review with external and internal customers on forecasts and KPIs
Participate in reviews of inventory to identify obsolete parts
Actively coach and mentor junior Planners to improve overall skills, capabilities, including succession planning
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Your Profile
Relevant maintenance trade or tertiary qualification (i.e. Engineering
Minimum 7 years experience in a similar position (Planner/Scheduler)
Experience with Sandvik Equipment is an added advantage but not necessary.
Demonstrated experience in resource allocation and inventory management
Strong problem solving, analytical and strategic planning skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to work autonomously and be decisive
Sound understanding of the mining industry
Location
Tanzania, Mwanza, Tanzania
Vacancy – Stock and Inventory Audit Manager
Location – Mwanza, Tanzania
Job Profile
Prepare, communicate and implement comprehensive annual stock and inventory audit plans covering all stockrooms.
Responsible for maintaining accurate stock and inventory records within various stockrooms in Tanzania
Perform detailed audit reports by
importing current audits and past audits to compare in various reports
while interviewing respective warehouse supervisors/managers to verify
questionable stockrooms
Execute the audit closing process/journal
entries reporting by generating a report for management Data analytics
audit of all stock codes movement.
Performing cycle audits to ensure that
the company is accurately recording inventory costs in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles-International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Sandvik financial reporting policy and
procedures.
Consulting with management to ensure that they are aware of any problems encountered during the audit
Compiling reports of findings, and observations and suggesting solutions to any issues/anomalies encountered during the audit
Conducting physical inventories of inventory items to ensure that they are accurately valued for financial reporting purposes
Review and analyze inventory reports and locate discrepancies in data
Manage and maintains the audit of the cycle counts programs for all the stockrooms
Work with teams of varying sizes while maintaining proper workflow procedures
Routinely do risk assurance controls over stockrooms to ensure maximum control against thefts and general losses
Real-time audit of stock returns to DI (Sandvik Global Main Hubs) and adjustments made in relation to stock return
Real-time audit of stock receipt at stockroom 10 (Mwanza)
Real-time audit of stock dispatch from
Stockroom 10 (Mwanza) to different remote stockrooms at the customer
site and on customer orders.
Manage and verify the integrity of reports for goods in transit, stock on hand, and OSMI stock.
Manage and audit the return of OSMI to be scrapped and redistribution of slow-moving stock
Manage and prepare a succession plan for the section and develop proper talent management for the team
Participate and support territory/global initiatives or projects as needed
Any other duties that may be assigned by HOD-Head of Department.
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Degree in relevant field (i.e., Business, Supply Chain, Procurement)
Minimum 5 Years Experience in Inventory Audit/Warehousing
Experience in the Mining Industry is an added advantage
Excellent Analytical and Presentation Skills
Location
Tanzania, Tarime, Tanzania
Vacancy: Product Specialist
Location: Tarime – North Mara
Job Profile.
Act as the subject matter expert, using an understanding of concepts and principles in the area of expertise. To be the division technical contact person – with two-way communication; to Sales Area and to EQ Product Line/factory. Collaborate with Level 6 Product Line Managers within the Sales Area. Ensure frontline readiness for new technologies and new product introductions (parts, resources, training) and be proactive with an operational readiness plan
Job Profile.
Root Cause Analysis/Trouble Shooting (only 2nd line support).
Collects technical feedback in Sales Area (inputs into Database),
Make recommendations based on reports to better serve the customer and improve processes.
Perform adjustments of systems on client equipment.
Work proactively to develop new solutions to prevent recurring problems.
Upon request, provide application advice to sales and review operating cost proposals.
Takes technical and application ownership
of market releases of new products and new product versions, and ramps
down old products.
Conduct product launch, testing, and commissioning services.
Support operational readiness activities for large projects.
Support in technical details during New Product Development (NPD) process.
Aftermarket support to Equipment divisions and Sales Areas.
Prepare and execute all activities in
line with SHEQ rules, regulations, procedures, instructions, and
guidelines, and promote awareness, including addressing anomalies to
others.
Coach, Mentor, and Train (incl. knowledge transfer between factory and Sales Area).
Collaborate with the Parts & Services
division and take technical responsibility for training interventions
in relevant Sales Area.
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Your Profile.
Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Field and Experience in Heavy Duty Equipment (or equivalent)
At least 7 years relevant experience with mining equipment (surface and underground).
Previous experience with Sandvik equipment would be an added advantage
Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical issues with mining equipment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Computer literacy (MS Office)
A Valid driver’s license is required
Ability and willingness to work varied shifts (as required).
