Coordinator - Materials

Whitehaven Coal; Moranbah; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FIFO from Brisbane

DIDO options available

Salary sacrificing options

26 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Referral Scheme

Career development

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal is seeking a Materials Coordinator for Daunia Mine in Queensland. The role ensures timely availability of materials, components and consumables by coordinating with Maintenance, Operations, Supply and vendors.

You will manage urgent freight, monitor inventory and respond quickly to changing priorities to support safe, reliable mining operations. The successful candidate will analyse inventory usage, optimise stock holdings and drive improvements across the operation using strong

Qualifications

• Strong inventory analytics experience with KPI/MIFOT reporting.
• Experience managing inventory in mining or heavy industry.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite critical materials to meet short-term maintenance requirements.
• Manage urgent and special freight, including air freight and hotshot deliveries.
• Analyse inventory consumption, stock movements and usage trends to optimise holdings.
• Monitor and report warehouse, inventory and service KPIs with actionable insights.
• Track warehouse returns and improve ordering and inventory practices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through timely updates and reconciliations.

Skills

Inventory analytics

KPI reporting

Advanced Excel

Vendor management

Stakeholder mgmt

Inventory management

Planning

Problem solving

Mining experience

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Whitehaven is a leading player in Australia's coal mining industry. With a culture based on our STRIVE values, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.

Our STRIVE Values connect us and define how we behave.Whitehaven Coal award, recognise and celebrate individuals and teams going above and beyond the requirements of their role to deliver excellent outcomes while demonstrating ourvalues of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence.

About Daunia Mine:

Daunia mine is a high performing operation in Queensland's Bowen Basin, producing premium metallurgical coal for global export since 2013. Located southeast of Moranbah and neighbouring Whitehaven's Winchester South project, Daunia is equipped with world class infrastructure and autonomous haulage technology, enabling safe and efficient operations.

What truly sets Daunia apart is its people. We're proud to foster a supportive, collaborative culture that values everyone's contributions, encourages personal growth, and focuses on safety. At Daunia, our team doesn't just work together, they build each other up, creating an environment where skills, ideas, and passion for the work we do thrives.

About The Role:

The Materials Coordinator plays a critical role in keeping Daunia moving by ensuring the right materials, components and consumables are available when needed. Working closely with Maintenance, Operations, Supply and vendors, you will coordinate critical materials, manage urgent freight, monitor inventory and respond quickly to changing operational priorities.

You will use your knowledge of site requirements and inventory performance to minimise material-related delays, support equipment availability and identify opportunities to improve how materials are managed across the operation. This is a high paced role where strong coordination, problem-solving and a proactive approach are essential to supporting safe, reliable and productive mining operations.

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate and expedite critical materials to meet short-term maintenance and operational requirements.
• Manage urgent and special freight requirements, including air freight and hotshot deliveries, while identifying opportunities to improve cost and efficiency.
• Analyse inventory consumption, stock movements and usage trends to optimise holdings and reduce excess and obsolete inventory.
• Monitor and report key warehouse, inventory and service KPIs, providing insights to improve operational performance.
• Track warehouse returns and identify opportunities to improve ordering, usage and inventory practices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through timely system updates, reconciliations and effective inventory management.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong inventory analytics experience with a strategic, continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrated supply chain expertise, including KPI and MIFOT performance reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and extensive ERP experience, preferably SAP.
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across site.
• Experience managing inventory, including repairable and rotable components, within mining, heavy industry or a similar environment.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced operational environment.

Why Whitehaven?

• FIFO from Brisbane plus DIDO and local residential options available
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Competitive salary packages with salary sacrificing options (local living & novated leases)
• Employee Referral Scheme - $4,000 for Successful Referrals!
• Career development, mentorship and coaching.

Whitehavenis committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We strive for an inclusive workplace that engages people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes diversity of gender, culture and experience.