Material Planner

Location: Isando

Work Arrangement: Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact 

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do 

• Material Planning: Ensure uninterrupted production by managing critical material planning processes, coordinating with internal departments and suppliers to guarantee materials availability when required. 

• Inventory Management: Manage and review safety stock levels, conduct cycle counts, and maintain stock accuracy to support production needs. 

• Production Support: Ensure materials consumption is accurately tracked on all production orders and oversee timely and accurate subcontractor processing. 

• Performance Monitoring: Analyze data and reporting to continuously improve material planning efficiency and supply chain objectives. 

• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to supplier sites or other company locations to support coordination and process improvements. 

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring 

Must-haves:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management, Production Management.

• Proficiency with SAP/ERP systems and understanding of MRP processes. 

• Strong skills in inventory management and supplier coordination. 

• Ability to analyze data and apply continuous improvement methodologies. 

Nice-to-haves: 

• Experience in foundry operations. 

• Certification in SAP/ERP systems. 

• Background in supply chain or logistics within mining or manufacturing industries. 

• Familiarity with safety and quality standards in production environments.

Why join Weir? 

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. 

We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. 

We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay 

• Career development and learning support 

• Access to global inclusion networks 

• Regional and team-specific benefits 

• Sharebuilder scheme 

• Wellness support for you and your family 

• Collaboration with global teams 

• Study support