Inventory Planner

Company Overview

Sandvik Mining and Construction DRC, located in Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga, is part of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. This business area is a leading global provider of equipment, tools, services, and support tailored for the mining industry. Their solutions cover various applications including rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling, and quarrying.

The company emphasizes sustainable and responsible operations, adhering strictly to ethical standards, prioritizing safety, and respecting environmental and community considerations.

Role Overview

The Inventory Planner will be tasked with demand forecasting for inventory, supporting strategic stock processes, and regular operational performance reporting. This role includes responsibility for inventory control and optimization to improve stock efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels, goods in transit, and OSMi within assigned stockrooms.
• Analyze and maintain inventory parameters for standard assortment in designated stockrooms.
• Oversee strategic stock management in assigned stock areas.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to drive enhancements in inventory control processes.
• Conduct stock optimization activities regularly, including managing returns processes.
• Monitor and adjust stock distribution to ensure optimization.
• Track critical spares effectively.
• Coordinate with end users and OBP to ensure parts and tools forecast commitments are synchronized.
• Align scheduling with involved stakeholders appropriately.

Company Culture

Sandvik is committed to equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, social status, caste, race, ethnic origin, religious beliefs, age, HIV status, disability, or other non-performance related factors. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds is viewed as valuable for employees, business, and customers alike.

Application Details

Applicants eager to contribute to innovation, customer satisfaction, and safety excellence are invited to apply by 31 August 2026.

Additional Information

For questions regarding this position, contact Human Resources at +243 973731776.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; applicants not hearing back by end of September 2026 should consider their application unsuccessful.