Inventory Spares Controller, Kimberley

Role Purpose The Inventory Spares Controller is responsible for managing, controlling, and optimizing engineering spares inventory to ensure critical materials availability, cost control, and inventory accuracy. The role supports plant availability and maintenance execution while minimizing carrying costs, obsolescence, and stock losses in compliance with company and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities Inventory&Spares Control

Control and administer engineering spares inventory for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and processing plant equipment

Maintain correct stock levels for critical, insurance, and fast‑moving spares

Prevent stock‑outs, over‑stocking, and obsolete inventory

Support standardisation and rationalisation of spares

Inventory Planning&Optimization

Classify spares using criticality, ABC, and risk‑based methodologies

Set and review reorder levels, minimum/maximum stock quantities, and safety stocks

Identify long‑lead and high‑risk spares requiring forward planning

Support inventory reduction and working‑capital optimization initiatives

ERP / CMMS&Data Management

Maintain accurate spares master data, bills of materials (BOMs), and asset links in ERP / CMMS systems

Ensure correct coding, descriptions, units of measure, and storage locations

Monitor inventory transactions, usage trends, and data integrity

Support continuous improvement of inventory data quality

Stock Counts&Audits

Plan and conduct cycle counts, stock takes, and audits

Investigate and resolve stock variances and discrepancies

Implement corrective actions to prevent repeat variances

Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation

Engineering&Maintenance Interface

Work closely with engineering, maintenance, and planners to understand spares requirements

Support maintenance planning through availability of correct spares kits

Assist with shutdown and major maintenance spares planning

Identify opportunities for spares commonality and substitution

Procurement&Supplier Coordination

Support procurement with spares specifications, lead times, and technical requirements

Review supplier performance related to spares availability and quality

Assist with expediting critical spares and managing emergency requirements

Support contract and OEM spares management initiatives

Safety, Health&Compliance

Comply with the Mine Health&Safety Act (MHSA) and site safety procedures

Ensure hazardous and specialised spares are stored and handled correctly

Maintain good housekeeping standards in stores areas

Ensure compliance with company inventory and governance policies

Reporting&Continuous Improvement

Prepare regular inventory reports (stock value, turns, critical spares, obsolete stock)

Track inventory KPIs and identify improvement opportunities

Support continuous improvement of inventory, stores, and supply chain processes

Provide inventory insights to operations and management

Qualifications&Experience

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Inventory Management, Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience

Minimum 3–5 years' experience in spares or inventory control, preferably in mining or heavy industry

Strong knowledge of engineering spares and maintenance environments

Experience working with ERP / CMMS systems

Desirable

Experience in zinc or base‑metal mining operations

Exposure to underground mining and/or mineral processing plants

Training in inventory optimization, asset management, or reliability principles

Skills&Competencies

Strong analytical and organizational skills

High attention to detail and data accuracy

Good understanding of maintenance and engineering requirements

Ability to interpret inventory data and trends

Strong communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills

Results‑driven with a strong cost‑control mindset

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Spares availability for critical equipment

Inventory accuracy and variance reduction

Inventory turnover and stock value optimization

Reduction of obsolete and slow‑moving stock

Stock‑out incidents and emergency purchases

Audit and compliance performance

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