About Purpose of Position: MRP Analyst Jobs at Anglo American

Job Description:
This role will primarily focus on data collection and analysis of information regarding demand forecasting and inventory management and conduct material requirements planning (MRP) activities to enable optimal inventory levels that meet service level targets.

Anglo American MRP Analyst Job Requirements

Anglo American MRP Analyst job requirements are following:-

Qualifications:
Qualification:An undergraduate qualification – Bachelor degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification and proven track record of practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

Desirable: Practical experience in relevant field or a role of similar context and complexity – ideally within Mining or Extractive Industries.

Technical Knowledge:

Knowledge demand algorithms and statistical models and the analysis thereof
Experience working in a complex environment and managing multiple internal and external stakeholder perspectives
Experience in demand forecasting and planning analytics
Engineering or B2B environment experience
Ability to build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships

MRP Analyst Job Responsibility for Anglo American Job Vacancy

Key tasks will include:

Supply Chain Strategy, Critical Tasks, Targets

Implement the Materials Plan to meet end-user requirements and ensure optimal inventory levels
Conduct reliable MRP analysis and forecasting models to inform category decisions across the region
Promote adherence to the standards and guidelines for inventory management
Execute the fulfilment modes for material segments/items
Support the working capital optimization opportunities for execution e.g. disposal of excess and obsolete stock
Carry out effective MRP activities like back order, stock out, material reservation, exceptions, excess stock, availability, shortfalls etc to meet end-user requirements at optimal inventory levels
Adhere to the standards and guidelines for inventory management
Execute the fulfilment modes for material segments/items
Upload the correct master data parameters for new and existing items
Raise visibility of optimization opportunities for execution e.g. disposal of excess and obsolete stock
Update MRP system parameters (min and max reorder point) on a weekly basis based on analysis of information
Planning

Adhere to the inventory optimization plans, schedules and execute relevant activities in a timely and visible manner
Sustainability & Social

Support the implementation of inventory optimization initiatives to minimize wastage at the operations to minimize Anglo American’s carbon footprint
Support the implementation of network optimization opportunities to guide logistics providers in order to reduce transportation frequency which also contributes to the positive impact on the environment
Commercial Value Delivery

Actively undertake research, broad scanning, benchmarking and best practice analysis aimed at ultimately producing better results
Provide necessary analytical support required for proper MRP planning and inventory control
Support the roll-out of the Anglo American Operating Model and cross-site best practice sharing, to leverage tangible working capital benefits
People & Teams

Drive own performance management and personal learning
Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness
Support cross functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute MRP activities
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers
Evaluate supplier performance, handle queries and escalate critical issues
Safety, Health & Environment

Support specific safety, health & sustainability opportunities and risks and ensure materials planning activities complies with all Safety, Health & Environmental requirements.
Perform regular risk assessments and raise any risks/issues immediately
Comply with relevant policies and standards to enable achievement of gold-standard contractor safety performance