Parts Planner

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

Job summary

A leading equipment manufacturer based in Northern Cape is searching for a Parts Planner to ensure optimal parts availability and manage inventory. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years in supply chain or inventory planning, preferably within the mining sector. Responsibilities include analyzing customer demands, collaborating with managers, and assisting with invoicing. This position demands excellent data analysis skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance are offered.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in supply chain, logistics, or inventory planning, preferably in mining or heavy equipment.
• Proven track record in parts planning and order management.
• Familiarity with mining operations and regional logistics challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimal parts availability and inventory management.
• Collaborate with customer managers for timely parts availability.
• Drive invoicing processes and manage orders.

Skills

Data analysis

Customer service orientation

Inventory optimization

Verbal and written communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Engineering qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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

By joining our team, you will be part of a group of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: collaboration, commitment and innovation. The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and interesting challenges that you will not find in other industries. Our culture is characterised by care for work‑life balance, professional development, global professional opportunities, and an epic benefits package.

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.
• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• 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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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground‑breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world‑class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalisation and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18 200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn’t just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com