MRP Officer

Valterra Platinum, formerly Anglo-American Platinum, is a leading primary producer of platinum group metals (PGMs), with integrated mining, smelting, and refining operations in South Africa and Zimbabwe, marketing the metal we produce globally. Following our demerger from Anglo American plc, Valterra Platinum is now an independent, publicly listed company with a primary and secondary listing on the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges respectively.

As we embark on this exciting new chapter, Valterra Platinum is positioned to define and pursue its own strategy, anchored in operational excellence, sustainability, and value creation for the long-term. With full accountability for our performance and growth, we are focused on strengthening our capabilities across the entire PGM value chain, from mine to market.

Our independence empowers us to deepen our commitment to stakeholders and lead with purpose – to Unearth Value to Better Our World. We remain steadfast in our ambition to be the world’s foremost producer of platinum group metals, while embedding safety and sustainability in everything we do.

If you're driven by purpose and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join us. Apply today and be part of something bigger.

This role is based at the Precious Metal Refinery.

The MRP Officer is responsible for managing material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure the timely availability of materials for maintenance and production. This role involves coordinating with end users, commercial teams, other Physical Supply Chain teams to ensure material flow, aligning inventory levels with demand, and executing MRP replenishment processes to meet production goals without excess stock or out of stocks.

Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Consistent application of Safety & Health principles in all discipline interactions and take personal responsibility for safety of self and others to ensure zero harm and elimination of fatalities.
• Adhere to the relevant Supply Chain strategy and ensure that critical tasks, performance targets, plans and budgets are adhered to with due consideration of risk identification
• Implement the Materials Plan to meet end-user requirements and ensure optimal inventory levels
• Execute MRP runs, converting demand forecasts into actionable purchase orders and work orders, ensuring the right materials are available when needed.
• Track and monitor inventory levels for critical materials, identifying potential shortages and working with commercial teams to expedite orders as required.
• Coordination of non-stock orders and prioritization of expediting based on operational needs, aligning closely with maintenance schedules.
• Communicate material requirements and delivery timelines to production, purchasing, and warehousing to ensure smooth workflows.
• Update MRP system data regularly, including supplier lead times, reorder points, and inventory safety stock levels.
• Generate MRP and inventory reports, providing insights into material availability, order fulfilment, and adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Adhere to the inventory optimization plans, schedules and execute relevant activities in a timely and visible manner.
• Support the working capital optimization opportunities for execution e.g. disposal of excess and obsolete stock
• Adhere to the standards and guidelines for inventory management
• Raise visibility of optimization opportunities for execution e.g. disposal of excess and obsolete stock
• Escalate issues like supplier late delivery, emergency orders etc.
• Actively undertake research, broad scanning, benchmarking and best practice analysis aimed at ultimately producing better results
• Provide necessary analytical support required for proper MRP planning and inventory control

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field would be advantageous

Important: Applications without qualification-related attachments will not be considered

Experience:

• At least 3+ years’ experience within a planning and inventory management environment in a large operation, utilising SAP or similar system.

Technical knowledge (experience) required for role:

• Advance level understanding of end-to-end supply chain management processes, both from a physical and transactional point of view.
• Sound knowledge of systematic capabilities and systems materials planning, i.e., demand algorithms and statistical models and operation thereof.
• Experience working in a complex environment and managing multiple internal and external stakeholder perspectives
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for managing inventory data.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and advanced Excel.
• Proficient skill in data visualization tools like Power BI, or Celonis etc.

At Valterra Platinum, you will join a team committed to excellence and impact.

We offer:

• Meaningful work in a high-performance, values-led environment.
• Market-aligned reward and recognition.
• Opportunities for learning, development and progression.
• A culture that respects diversity and encourages innovation.
• A clear commitment to safe Operations.

Inclusion and Diversity

Valterra Platinum is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfill their potential.

Valterra Platinum has a zero tolerance to dignity harms, these include all acts of gender based violence, bullying, harassment and victimisation. Ensuring the safety of our employees extends beyond physical safety and includes the eradication of harmful behaviours from our workplace. This responsibility extends to everyone at Valterra Platinum both during work hours and outside of work. We are unconditional in creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe working environment to ensure that no colleague will be violated or harassed under our watch.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form via this job advert.

Closing Date

23 April 2026

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