Senior Inventory Specialist

Senior Inventory Specialist

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Who we are:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is a vertically integrated mining company that operates mines, concentrators, and metal production facilities. Our vision is of a growing, well managed and consistently profitable company that provides value to our shareholders. Exploration success and continuous improvement in safety, health, environment, and operating performance drive the company’s value. Our employees at every level of the company demonstrate ethics and integrity, take on accountability and achieve success. Strategic planning is a core strength with plan execution enhanced by high levels of understanding and collaboration. Our company strives to build mutual trust and respect with all of our stakeholder groups.

The Copper Mountain mine currently produces approximately 100 million pounds of copper equivalent per year. With a future mill expansion and the integration of New Ingerbelle, the Copper Mountain Mine is expected to produce approximately 140 million pounds of copper equivalent per year over the first 20 years of its 32-year mine life based on reserves. Copper Mountain is committed to the safe, responsible mining of copper, which is vital to powering a clean-energy future.

The Opportunity:

Hudbay Minerals Inc. is seeking a Senior Inventory Specialist at our Copper Mountain Mine in Princeton, BC. This position is a 5x2, Monday to Friday schedule.

Please note that this opportunity is NOT a fly-in-fly-out position.

Become a Part of Our Team

As we continue to grow Copper Mountain Mining Corporation, there are many career development opportunities available for motivated and goal-oriented individuals.

Work with us and you will benefit from the mentorship and guidance of experienced team members because we understand that in order to accomplish our goals, we must work as a team and rely on the effort of every team member.

Position

Senior Inventory Specialist

Location

Copper Mountain Mine is located near the town of Princeton, British Columbia at the center of the scenic Similkameen Valley. Princeton is a community-oriented town with a diverse offering of activities, especially for those who love the outdoors.  Princeton is also in close proximity to both the city of Vancouver and the Okanagan.

Summary

Reporting to the Materials Management Superintendent, the Senior Inventory Specialist is responsible for the maintenance of inventory procedures and controls to ensure that appropriate inventory levels are maintained at all times. In addition, this position will be responsible for strategic forecasting, development of inventory management policies and procedures for ensuring availability of materials required to support the business.

Responsibilities 

• Manage and control inventory levels and communicate incoming and outgoing orders with relevant stakeholders,
• Provide recommendations for inventory obsolescence, including write off/down and disposal of obsolete, slow moving, excess and vendor returnable inventory,
• Gather and analyze forecasted demand to develop long term forecasts,
• Release scheduling of inbound materials and components,
• Ensure appropriate levels of inventory are maintained, including recommendations for increases and decreases of inventory levels,
• Ensure frequency of inventory replenishment is optimized to ensure reduced administrative burden,
• Review inventory classifications ensuring proper coding,
• Liaise with Warehouse Supervisor ensuring monthly end inventory and annual inventory counts are completed in a timely and accurate manner,
• Ensure all requests for addition, deletion and or changes to inventory are thoroughly reviewed and completed in a timely fashion, including all new inventory related to new capital equipment,
• Communicate with internal end users and external suppliers,
• Performs all other duties related to the Inventory Controller role as required or assigned.

Education & Experience

• Post Secondary education and designation/certification in Inventory or Supply Chain, an equivalent working experience may be considered,
• Previous experience in a similar Inventory management role,

• Proficiency in use of ERP systems, previous experience with SAP S4/Hana is an asset,
• Previous experience in a mining environment preferred,

• Strong computer system aptitude and experience working with various types of software including Google Workspace,

• Possess a valid driver’s license and have access to personal transportation.

Required Skills

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders,
• Self-directed and works with minimal supervision,
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures,
• Exceptional forecasting ability with strong analytical skill,
• Committed team player with the ability to collaborate well with others in a meaningful and impactful manner while coupled with a friendly and positive demeanor and professional image,
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail with the ability to check for errors and/or inaccuracies and make sound recommendations for inventory,
• Required to meet pre-employment testing requirements.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to a team environment with regularly scheduled and ad-hoc meetings,
• Regular exposure to sitting at a computer doing work online,
• Exposure to dust and temperature fluctuations,
• Occasional exposure to fluctuations in sounds, noise, vibration levels,
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

Rate of Pay

$90K - $100K / annum

To Apply

Please submit the posting application directly on our website at hudbayminerals.com/careers.

Copper Mountain Mine is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. While we consider all qualified applicants for employment and thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.