Regional Planning Expert

Epiroc Group; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global productivity partner for mining is looking for a Regional Planning Expert in Boksburg, South Africa. The role involves monitoring and improving inventory performance, coordinating regional action plans, and managing stocking policies. Qualified candidates should have experience in supply chain management, strong English communication skills, and a relevant degree. This position offers an opportunity to work with a leading company in the mining sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management involving distribution and inventory.
• Knowledge of inventory management in a global environment with multiple distribution centers.
• Background in spare parts management at Epiroc or equivalent industries.
• Experience of project management in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve inventory, availability, and obsolescence performance.
• Coordinate regional action plans for inventory and availability.
• Define and optimize stocking assortments and allocate parts.
• Proactively manage excess and slow-moving inventory.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Project management

Team collaboration

Strong English communication

Education

University degree in Economics/Business Administration, Supply chain/Logistics, Marketing or Engineering

Job description

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Regional Planning Expert

Functional area: Supply Chain & Sourcing

Onsite or Remote: Onsite

Primary Skills:

Country/Region: ZA

City: Boksburg

Location:

Boksburg, GT, ZA, 1467

Date of posting: Aug 28, 2025

Mission of the role:

Collaborate with regional supply chain teams and Customer Centres to analyse and set inventory and availability targets for Distribution Centres and Customer Centres across the region.

Your mission:

• Inventory Oversight: Monitor and improve inventory, availability, and obsolescence performance across the region.
• Strategic Planning: Coordinate regional action plans for inventory and availability in collaboration with supply chain and Customer Centres.
• Assortment Management: Define and optimize stocking assortments and allocate parts across Local, Regional, and Global DCs.
• Policy Implementation: Analyse, adjust, and approve stocking and replenishment policies to align with business needs.
• Obsolescence Control: Proactively manage excess and slow-moving inventory to minimize obsolescence costs.
• System Expertise: Serve as a super user of the global inventory system, managing regional parameters and supporting system enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support integration projects, competence development, and service improvement through teamwork across functions.

Your Profile:

• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management involving distribution, inventory management, and project management.
• Good knowledge of inventory management in a global environment with multiple distribution centres.
• Background in spare parts management at Epiroc or equivalent industries.
• Experience of project management and implementing changes in a global organization
• Strong English communication skills both verbal and written. Additional language will be preferred.
• University degree in Economics/Business Administration, Supply chain/Logistics, Marketing or Engineering, or equivalent experience required.

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Last Date to Apply: 04 September 2025

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, digitalization 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.epiroc.com .