Materials Cataloguing

Join Rio Tinto as a Materials Cataloguing Officer and play a vital role in optimizing procurement and maintenance operations within one of the world's leading mining companies. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects by ensuring data accuracy and supporting automation initiatives that enhance efficiency across Rio Tinto’s global operations. If you excel in data management, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are passionate about continuous improvement, this role is your chance to make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do:

• Create and maintain materials within ERP systems like SAP and Sphera SparesFinder, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Gather, interpret, and efficiently process large volumes of materials and inventory data.
• Support maintenance teams to accurately identify materials in Bills of Materials (BOMs) and maintenance task lists.
• Enhance data quality, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Collaborate with procurement, warehouse, and maintenance teams to ensure materials are correctly cataloged and aligned with operational needs.
• Support project milestones by developing data standards, templates, and training materials.
• Liaise with global data management teams to uphold SAP master data governance.
• Mentor team members on cataloguing best practices, fostering continuous improvement.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in SAP ECC for navigation and data entry.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Exceptional attention to detail when managing large datasets.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience in inventory or materials management within mining or heavy industry sectors.
• Knowledge of material standards, specifications, and plant equipment used in mining.
• Familiarity with ERP system optimization and bulk data uploads.
• Understanding of vendor relationships and procurement processes.
• Exposure to Sphera SparesFinder or similar cataloguing systems.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Qualification in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or related fields (e.g., APICS certification).
• Prior experience in inventory control, procurement, or maintenance in a mining or industrial environment is highly advantageous.

Other Requirements:

• Proficiency with SAP (ECC), Sphera SparesFinder, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel to operational sites if required.
• Commitment to Rio Tinto’s safety standards and policies, contributing to a zero LTI culture.

If you are motivated to leverage your data management expertise within a global leader committed to safety, innovation, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of a team making a tangible difference—your skills can help shape the future of sustainable mining.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.