Parts Planner

Epiroc Group; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational equipment provider in Northern Cape is seeking a Parts Planner responsible for ensuring optimal parts availability and inventory management. The ideal candidate will collaborate with customer managers and prepare parts lists for complex opportunities, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. This role is based onsite in Kathu and offers a dynamic work environment focusing on customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years in supply chain, logistics, or inventory planning.
• Proven track record in parts planning or order management.
• Familiarity with Northern Cape mining operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal parts availability and inventory management.
• Collaborate with customer managers to manage lead times.
• Prepare parts lists and costing for complex opportunities.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory planning

Customer service

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Parts Planner - Northern Cape

Functional area: Service

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Country/Region: ZA

City: Kathu

Location: Kathu, Northern Cape, ZA, 1467

Date of posting: Jan 19, 2026

About Epiroc

Epiroc is a multinational company with a presence in 150 countries, which with innovative technology, develops and provides safe and state-of-the‑art equipment, such as drilling machinery and construction tools for use in surface and underground mining. It also offers world‑class after‑sales services and solutions for automation, digitalisation and electrification.

Life at Epiroc

Your mission as a Parts Planner

As a Parts Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal parts availability and inventory management for key customers in the Northern Cape within Epiroc’s Parts and Service Division. This role focuses on strategic parts planning, order management, and customer support to enhance service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving cost‑effective solutions and timely invoicing.

What you’ll do

• Analyse customer demand patterns and submit accurate stocking requests to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with customer managers to manage lead times and ensure timely parts availability.
• Prepare parts lists and costing for complex opportunities, including activating inactive parts to meet customer requirements.
• Drive invoicing processes by preparing open order reports, confirming Estimated Time of Arrivals (ETAs), and following up weekly on focus deals for the month.
• Monitor and expedite orders to meet customer expectations and contractual obligations.
• Assist in preparing proposals for complex opportunities, ensuring accurate costing and parts availability.
• Provide technical input to support sales teams in developing tailored solutions for key customers.
• Assist with accounts receivables processes for key customers, ensuring timely payments and resolving discrepancies.
• Provide operational and administrative support to sales and operations teams, including data analysis, reporting, and coordination to enhance service delivery.
• Act as a liaison between customers, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless communication and issue resolution.

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 1‑2 years in supply chain, logistics, or inventory planning, preferably within the mining or heavy equipment industry in South Africa.
• Proven track record in parts planning, order management, or customer‑facing roles, with exposure to accounts receivables and proposal development.
• An Engineering qualification would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Northern Cape mining operations and regional logistics challenges is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Who you are

• Strong ability to analyse data, forecast demand, and optimise inventory levels.
• Commitment to understanding and meeting customer needs with a proactive, service‑oriented approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with customers, sales teams, as well as external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and implement improvements.

Location: Kathu, Northern Cape

Closing Date: 02 February 2026

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