AngloGold Ashanti Job Vacancy For Materials Planning Superintendent

AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited is currently on a journey to redevelop the Obuasi Gold Mine into a modern, efficient and long-term profitable operation. The underground mining operation will be fully mechanized, designed to produce up to an average maximum of 5,000 t/day of ore mined.

We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated person to join our dedicated team as MATERIALS PLANNING SUPERINTENDENT.

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT 

This role is responsible for overseeing all materials requirement planning, control and management on the mine. The position will require enhancing communication and coordination with Operations, Maintenance, Warehousing, Purchasing and Finance on a routine basis. The role holder is accountable for the implementation and maintenance of relevant Materials management systems, methods, policies, processes and standards in the Obuasi context and reporting to the Commercial Manager in terms of performance targets, standards and KPIs, risks in compliance with AGA CAR materials management and integrated Supply Chain management frameworks.
The role must build and enhance cross functional relationships between all Obuasi operating and support departments on all   issues pertaining to Materials management. Receive service levels and customer service complaints, resolve and communicate standards throughout the mine to optimize operational excellence and functional alignment. Further functions include promoting efficiency in inventory management workload distribution, enhancing internal customer engagements and relationships, continuous improvement and coaching materials planning and materials engineering staff in professional development.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Establish the necessary materials planning processes and practices including the CIR, cataloguing of new items, materials engineering, and stock replenishment procedures for the redevelopment of the Obuasi Mine, including requirements for Operational Readiness.
• Provide unequivocal materials planning and control data to enable the quarterly updates of the rolling 18-month plan to be produced on time.
• Develop the annual Materials Planning cost centre budget to achieve the required targets for achieving annual, medium term and LoM business plans
• Deliver the work of the Materials Planning function within approved budget targets and specified timeframes, costs and related KPIs.
• Demonstrate Safety Leadership and improve the Culture across the Geology department and with own team regarding Safety, Health, Environmental and Sustainable Development
• Provide the resources and expertise to develop the team to capably and consistently deliver the annual budget, according to their role and level of authority
• Rigorously drive implementation of projects and nurture and sustain a culture of Accountability and Continuous Improvement within team
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with Internal Stakeholders (Corporate, Group Planning & Technical, sister mines, CARO etc.) and external Stakeholders (Regulatory Agencies and Authorities, Minerals Commission) to establish existing and changing societal and regulatory expectations and requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Qualification 

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations management
• Membership of APICS, CIPS-UK or any equivalent professional organization will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least twelve (12) years’ experience with good knowledge of integrated materials planning, control and logistics in mining, oil & gas or heavy industrial equipment operations or environment.
• A Team lead for a minimum of 5 years

Technical Competencies

• Inventory planning and controls forecasting & statistical modelling
• Ability to align inventory management with commodity strategies
• Ability to achieve a balance among stock-out risks, service level targets and investments in inventory
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical and Problem-solving abilities
• Presentation skills
• Local Regulations
• Cost management
• Project management
• Risk management
• Change management
• Reporting
• Audit, compliance and governance

Leadership Competencies

• Fostering a team environment – inspiring and motivating others, promoting collaboration and team work, developing others, communicating prolifically
• Managing oneself – taking ownership of one’s personal development;
• Building effective working relationships – the ability to build and maintain effective collateral and cross functional working relationship;
• Building trust & accountability – displaying high levels of integrity and honesty;
• Creating organizational transformation – displaying strategic perspectives in adapting plans for achieving organizational objectives;
• Maximizing performance results – solving problems and analysing issues, driving for results,
• Displaying technical and professional expertise, innovating, taking initiative, championing change, establishing stretch goals

Interested Ghanaians with the above qualification and experience should submit their applications, with detailed CV.

Please note – only candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE: 30TH DECEMBER 2018.