Superintendent Materials Management
About Us
Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.
Our Opportunity
Work Location: Fortescue’s Perth CBD office located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.
Roster: Monday to Friday (flexible hours, with childcare creche available)
The Fortescue team are genuinely committed to provide a caring and inclusive workplace for our employees to grow and flourish towards their full potential. With Family at the heart of our values, we offer family friendly, flexible work arrangements that allow for a happy work/life balance.
We are seeking a determined and strategic Materials Management Superintendent to oversee our inventory management processes. The ideal candidate will focus on ensuring material availability and optimising working capital while implementing and maintaining efficient inventory control processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement working capital management strategies and procedures to ensure material availability and minimise stockouts.
- Coordinate with procurement, purchasing and operational teams to forecast inventory needs and ensure availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Monitor inventory performance metrics and analyse data to identify trends and areas for continuous improvement and cost savings.
- Conduct regular reviews of inventory levels and adjust strategies as needed to meet changing business requirements.
- Prepare and present inventory reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Lead, train and upskill inventory controller team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
- Ensure compliance with safety, financial and regulatory standards in all inventory activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory management or a similar role.
- Proficiency in inventory management software (e.g., SAP, MRO, MDO).
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (desired).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Effective stakeholder engagement, communication and interpersonal skills.
Our Commitment
Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.
Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.