Analyst, Inventory Control

About Newmont

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company, producing gold as well as copper, silver, zinc, lead and molybdenum across operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, Latin America and North America.

In Australia, Newmont operates across Western Australia, the Northern Territory and New South Wales, supported by teams in Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

About Lihir

Our Lihir Operation, located on the beautiful island of Niolam, approximately 800km north of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, is one of the world’s largest gold mines. Set within a geothermically active, extinct volcanic crater, Lihir operates an open-pit mine producing refractory ore, which undergoes pressure oxidation and conventional leaching to recover gold.

Our workforce includes both residential and commute rosters, creating a diverse and dynamic team. We are proud to work closely with the local Lihirian community and value its vibrant culture. We also partner with the New Ireland Province to ensure economic benefits flow directly to the community, strengthening our commitment to sustainable development and positive local impact.

Your impact
Reporting to the Inventory Control Team Lead, the Analyst, Inventory Control will support inventory control activities across PNG operations to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to support maintenance execution and operational reliability.

This role sits within a highly collaborative and autonomous team environment supporting one of the more complex mining supply chains in the industry. Working across fixed plant, mobile maintenance and supply chain functions, you will play a key role in inventory analysis, stocking strategy, critical spares reviews and process improvement initiatives.

The role offers exposure to a unique PNG operational environment where stakeholder engagement, analytical capability and sound decision-making are critical to success.

As part of our team you will

• Analyse inventory levels and supply data to support replenishment and stocking strategies across PNG operations
• Support inventory optimisation activities including critical spares reviews, obsolescence analysis and working capital management
• Partner with operations, maintenance and supply chain stakeholders to support inventory performance and operational reliability
• Utilise SAP, Excel and inventory planning tools to support reporting, forecasting and inventory decision-making
• Coordinate cataloguing and material master activities with internal and global procurement teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across inventory control, supply chain processes and systems

Prerequisites for your success in the role

• Experience in inventory control, materials management or supply chain roles within mining, heavy industry or heavy automotive environments
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret inventory data and make informed stocking decisions
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using SAP, ideally across MM and PM modules
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities within a highly transactional environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations professionally
• Experience with IBM MRO / Optimizer MRO systems will be highly regarded
• Relevant qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline will be advantageous

Your work environment
This permanent full-time role will be offered on a flexible hybrid working arrangement and is ideally suited to candidates based in Brisbane. Occasional ad hoc travel to PNG operations may be required.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine responsibly and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that allows every person to thrive, participate, grow, and proudly play an active role in achieving our strategy.

Newmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, placing and promoting the best individual for each position without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnicity, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation, etc.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow

More About Newmont 
•    Website: http://www.newmont.com
•    Lifecycle of a Mine: https://www.newmont.com/lifecycle-of-a-mine/
•    Blog: https://www.newmont.com/blog-stories/
•    Annual sustainability report: https://www.newmont.com/sustainability/sustainability-reporting/

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