Maintenance Parts & Inventory Specialist — FIFO

South32; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks full-paid parental leave

14% superannuation contributions

Share plan eligibility

Gym, beachside workouts, pool & courts

Job summary

South32's GEMCO operation is seeking an Operator Maintenance Parts Specialist to consolidate materials and spares for safe, reliable weekly maintenance and shutdown work on fixed plant assets. This permanent full-time role follows a 7:7 Day roster FIFO from Darwin or Cairns, with on-site work at Groote Eylandt.

You will manage inventory, process SAP master data requests, liaise with Supply teams and vendors, and oversee warranties and major component changes.

Qualifications

• Supply chain, logistics, warehousing or stores experience with at least 3 years in inventory management.
• Proficient in Excel and SAP; strong data accuracy and organisation.
• Clear written and verbal communication in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and coordinate materials, spares and rotable components for weekly maintenance and shutdowns.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, process credits and returns, manage excess parts registers.
• Liaise with Supply teams and vendors; flag parts shortfalls to Planners/Schedulers.
• Administer warranty claims and repairable returns, update records for major changes.

Skills

Inventory management

Excel

SAP

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

C Class driver's licence

Forklift licence

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

South32's GEMCO operation is seeking an Operator Maintenance Parts Specialist to consolidate materials and spares for safe, reliable weekly maintenance and shutdown work on fixed plant assets. This permanent full-time role follows a 7:7 Day roster FIFO from Darwin or Cairns, with on-site work at Groote Eylandt.

You will manage inventory, process SAP master data requests, liaise with Supply teams and vendors, and oversee warranties and major component changes.