Supply chain and logistics

Component Planning and Forecasting Specialist

Sandvik Mining is seeking a

Component Planning and Forecasting Specialist

Location: Sudbury, ON

At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We recognize your performance and offer various ways to fuel your growth towards exceptional achievements.

Currently, we have an opening for a Component Planning and Forecasting Specialist. In this role, you will develop and manage the local component exchange program, ensuring alignment with global standards while maximizing sales and profitability. You’ll work closely with sales, planning, and inventory teams to optimize processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

While searching for the best opportunity for yourself today, we are already thinking ahead of your future tomorrow. So now we challenge you to take it one step further and apply!

What you will be doing

Create the local component exchange program (using the global outline).
Train sales and admin staff on the new processes and sales techniques for the exchange program.
Develop and communicate product selection and offering to be sold in the sales areas.
Build strong relationships with the local sales teams (CSSRs, PSSRs, Account Managers, Inventory teams).
Use gap analysis and fleet management tools to identify opportunities for inclusion into the program, as well as sales strategies for components and rebuilds.
Review information provided by the sales area to ensure parts availability and delivery capability to meet customer requirements.
Co-ordinate and review inventory forecasts, providing input for the quarterly volume forecasts.
Accountable for the value and maintenance of any component exchange inventories.
Monitor Parts OSMI together with Central Planning teams to drive commercial or other initiatives to reduce OSMI inventory.
Ensure consistency of pricing of components and rebuild parts, working with the BLM and the global parts portfolio managers.
Follow profitability, correcting deviations when necessary.
Follow up with the workshops on the progress of cores being repaired and make process changes if needed when repairs are not within acceptable job costs.
Support the analysis of financial forecasts to ensure alignment with strategic goals, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Lead operational and opportunity forecasting by evaluating market dynamics, customer demand, and internal capabilities to inform planning and decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial and operational insights into forecasting models and business strategies.

What you will bring along

University Degree or College Diploma in Business Administration or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years of Supply Chain Management experience or 7 years of Supply Chain experience including Inventory, Forecasting and Demand Planning
Previous experience in a mining environment would be preferred
Computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel and other related systems)
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail

In return for your passion and drive we will offer you…

The opportunity to make an impact on our business performance.
The opportunity to be part of an ambitious team, in an industry leading business.
The opportunity to reach your full potential.
Ongoing development and training.
An excellent comprehensive compensation package including a pension plan with matching, competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits.

Our Culture

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. We are a company with an open-minded culture that encourages employees to share ideas and work innovatively. We embrace diversity and inclusion and inspire everyone to bring their authentic selves to work everyday!

We take pride in our agile customer-focused decision making. We empower our employees, providing strong performance management and opportunities to grow your career.

Do you want to learn more?

To learn more about Sandvik, our people and products please visit our website: https://www.home.sandvik/en/about-us/

How to Apply

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply at www.sandvik.com/careers to the Component Planning and Forecasting Specialist, requisition #R0084164 ; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations or gender identities/expressions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with accessibility needs; therefore, requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact commonHR.canada@sandvik.com for more information.

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