Inventory Planner
Vale Base Metals - 39 Jobs
St. John's, NL
Posted 12 days ago
Job Details:
In-person
Full-time
Experienced
Benefits:
Flexible Work
Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?
Who We Are We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.
The Opportunity We are currently seeking an Inventory Planner to join our Commercial team in St. John's, NL. The role is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule, based in St. John's. Travel to Long Harbour and Voisey's Bay will be on an as-needed basis.The Inventory Planner is responsible for coordinating and planning inventory and materials to support VNL operations, including Long Harbour and Voisey's Bay. This is a highly cross?functional role that works closely with maintenance, operations, warehousing, logistics, procurement, and finance to ensure materials are available to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.The role focuses on inventory planning and forecasting to ensure maximized equipment uptime while reducing overstock, including the proactive identification, management, and removal of obsolete and surplus materials. The incumbent supports PMPs, shutdowns, and maintenance activities by aligning inventory strategies with maintenance plans and operational demand, while balancing cost, risk, and availability.The Inventory Planner operates in a complex, multi?site environment, supporting remote supply chains and logistics activities such as air freight and marine shipping. The role includes frequent site engagement at Long Harbour and Voisey's Bay, both in the field and office, and requires the ability to identify gaps, develop new processes, and implement best?practice inventory and material management solutions across VNL operations.Additionally, in this position you will:
What We Offer You
About You Education:
Why Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals' integrated operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals' Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.
Include to TransformAt Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.Pay Grade: F6TApply by: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026#ValeBaseMetals
Who We Are We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.
The Opportunity We are currently seeking an Inventory Planner to join our Commercial team in St. John's, NL. The role is a permanent position, working a Monday to Friday schedule, based in St. John's. Travel to Long Harbour and Voisey's Bay will be on an as-needed basis.The Inventory Planner is responsible for coordinating and planning inventory and materials to support VNL operations, including Long Harbour and Voisey's Bay. This is a highly cross?functional role that works closely with maintenance, operations, warehousing, logistics, procurement, and finance to ensure materials are available to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.The role focuses on inventory planning and forecasting to ensure maximized equipment uptime while reducing overstock, including the proactive identification, management, and removal of obsolete and surplus materials. The incumbent supports PMPs, shutdowns, and maintenance activities by aligning inventory strategies with maintenance plans and operational demand, while balancing cost, risk, and availability.The Inventory Planner operates in a complex, multi?site environment, supporting remote supply chains and logistics activities such as air freight and marine shipping. The role includes frequent site engagement at Long Harbour and Voisey's Bay, both in the field and office, and requires the ability to identify gaps, develop new processes, and implement best?practice inventory and material management solutions across VNL operations.Additionally, in this position you will:
- Plan and manage inventory requirements based on maintenance plans and operational demand.
- Ensure parts and materials availability ahead of PMPs, shutdowns, slowdowns, and work orders.
- Identify, manage, and dispose of obsolete, surplus, and overstock materials.
- Coordinate with maintenance and operations on spare parts strategy and asset obsolescence.
- Manage CMD inventories and support the clean?up and removal of shadow inventory.
- Work with vendors on return opportunities, auctions, scrap, and value?recovery initiatives.
- Support health, safety, and regulatory compliance related to inventory and material handling.
- Develop and improve inventory systems, processes, and workflows.
What We Offer You
- Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
- Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
- Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
- Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Virtual Healthcare online
- Online training and career development opportunities
About You Education:
- Undergraduate Degree (Business/Supply Chain is preferred, but other fields of study may be considered).
- SCMP, PMAC and/or Six Sigma preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role and/or within inventory control, maintenance material coordination, or materials management.
- Ability to negotiate, collaborate, and gain consensus.
- Equipment or Maintenance background is preferred.
- A strong comprehension of Operational Processes and Maintenance Systems is an asset.
Why Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where Vale Base Metals' integrated operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from Vale Base Metals' Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, into nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21st century economy.
Include to TransformAt Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.Pay Grade: F6TApply by: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026#ValeBaseMetals
Competition Number:
1094453
Company Website:
http://valejobs.ca
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