BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well. We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity to join our team in a critical role with profile to senior leaders and decision makers. Be in a position where your insights and recommendations will have direct impact on large scale commodity purchasing decisions and production strategy across the entire Coke and Iron business!

 As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products portfolio, we have six major manufacturing sites at Port Kembla that deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to our export and domestic customers.

Our Coke and Iron business comprises of a BlueScope operated shipping berth (located within Port Kembla harbour) for the discharge of raw materials, several raw materials handling areas and large-scale production units (Sinter Plant, Coke Plant, Blast Furnace).  These processes are integral to our operations and one of the first steps in creating quality steel and world class steel products. 

This role is central to the movement of raw materials across our production units, working closely with key production unit stakeholders to make collaborative decisions on product movements and production schedules.  You don’t need to be someone who has in depth knowledge of the steel making process, you’ll be mentored by an experienced and supportive team who are invested in seeing you succeed.    What are we looking for in this role? Someone who is comfortable taking ownership of a process, with a willingness to learn and develop into a subject matter expert, being called upon by a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels of the organisation for expertise and specialist advice.  

In our environment, the solution may not always be easily at hand, we may look to you to provide a way forward and as someone who enjoys identifying new opportunities and exploring creative solutions, you’ll find this both exciting and rewarding!   

What Will You Do?

Being a valued member of an operations team in an industrial manufacturing setting, you’ll:

• collaborate with departments and other key stakeholders to ensure raw materials supply and production needs meets demand forecast
• Support commodities procurement and operations personnel with production forecasting, yield and inventory management including reporting
• identify and resolve any issues with plant logistics capabilities with the potential to impact production schedules
• play a key role in a raw materials inventory management, materials tracking, and production forecast systems upgrade project, working with stakeholders to develop and implement a standardised tool across the business
• investigate ways to optimise processes which may include reduction in working capital through data analysis and stakeholder engagement
• improve yield and production performance through enhancements and upgrading reporting systems 

More About You

As someone who has a passion for understanding complex processes and relies on data to make quality decisions in a dynamic production environment you’ll bring:

• demonstrated depth and knowledge of managing inventory at high volume and high value in a manufacturing environment  
• strong analytical skills and expert understanding of using various forms of data, including experience with relevant query and reporting tools
• a strong sense of accountability and commitment to getting the best outcome for our business and high flexibility to adapt to changing forecast needs
• a proactive approach to decision making – able to balance details with the big picture and ‘make a call’
• a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (for example, supply chain, business, engineering, information systems)

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate, learn and grow with the business, supported by inclusive leadership and a positive, passionate team. At BlueScope, you’ll:​

• Learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities to build skills specific to your role and aspirations, our lifelong learning culture will support your future career pathways.​
• Create innovative solutions. Seek better, smarter ways to solve problems, create sustainable solutions and make things happen.​
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.​
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. ​

At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and welcome people of all backgrounds, skills, experiences and perspectives. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.​

Bring your energy and make your mark, as, together, we drive Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.” ​

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers​

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Sunday 29th September 2024.   

What you'll do 

• Provide inventory specialist product and project support, answering questions, and resolving any emerging problems that our customers might face, with accuracy and efficiency, via phone, email, support ticket system or company projects.
• Accurately build and develop new and existing products across multiple platforms and CMS systems including both dealer and OEM content and requests, ensuring compliance.
• Support website re-platforming activity to drive customer retention and encourage repeat and additional business.
• Provide internal and dealer training as required, relating to existing and new inventory-specific products.
• Quality Assurance checks and audits of inventory configurations and implementations prior to product delivery.
• Implement SEO best practices and monitor website analytics to optimise performance and user experience

The Inventory Officer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the Leidos and Commonwealth inventory management systems. They will ensure equipment transfers made in one system are reflected in the other and raise transfer requests for equipment on behalf of the CBRND Fleet. They will be a primary on site point of contact for the CBRND Fleet. They will manage the raising and recording of stocktake requests in the Commonwealth inventory management system and will work with the Leidos CBRND Fleet manager to monitor stock usage and define replenishment schedules.

Specific Functions

• Mirror transactions made in the Leidos inventory management system onto Commonwealth systems.
• Generate equipment transfer requests on behalf of CBRND Fleet and Defence users.
• Monitor stock holding levels against usage rates and contracted holding levels and identify issues or improvements to the Leidos CBRND Fleet manager.
• Liaise with CASG, AHQ, and other stakeholders to equipment transfers are approved and are delivered to the correct location.
• Assist Defence equipment users in supporting or returning Leidos managed equipment.
• Generate and issue disposal directives.
• Maintain a disposal register to track status of disposals and liaise with external business units to expedite as required.
• Provide support to the Codification and Cataloguing of new items of supply.
• Raise stocktake requests and record results in the Commonwealth inventory management system, work with Leidos Warehouse Coordinator for parallel activities in Leidos inventory management system.
• Monitor group inbox for equipment requests or issues and liaise with Leidos CBRND Fleet manager to resolve.
• Interstate travel maybe required.

The Procurement, Contract & Administration Lead will play a pivotal role in the management, monitoring and purchase of goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization by serving as the central figure in negotiating and drafting contracts with suppliers for Viva Energy Polymers to procure goods and services.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement through transparent communication.
• Ensure cost-effective results while aligning all contracting processes, communications, and negotiations with Viva's values and policies. Producing comprehensive and efficient contracts.
• Collaborate with the Category and operational Management team to create and execute category strategies and conduct significant procurement activities when necessary.
• Offer purchasing assistance to the management team, overseeing the tendering process and preparing RFI/RTP documentation.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and suggest strategies to Viva stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between the Legal and operational teams to prevent unnecessary delays in contract drafting and ensure alignment with Business timelines.
• Collaborate with Business stakeholders to establish negotiation strategies for contract variations or commercial terms.
• Ensure adequate stock levels to meet Production Requirements and identify potential cost savings. Whilst working closely with the maintenance Team to procure Service Providers and equipment as needed.
• Coordinate with the Project Team to generate RFQs, Tenders, or purchase orders to meet Project Requirements, assisting with vendor discussions and onboarding.
• Support each Manager and Team Leader with Cost Control and conduct Monthly Cost Review meetings to analyze spending against Plan, providing assistance in reallocating costs to correct GL codes.