Inventory Analyst
Listing reference: b2gld_000251
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 28 September 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Otjiwarongo
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: N/A
EE position: No
Introduction
The Inventory Analyst is responsible for analysing inventory levels and trends to maintain optimal stock levels and achieve established inventory targets.
Job description
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate the inventory system in accordance with SOX requirements and established internal controls.
- Create and maintain item codes in the materials management system in accordance with established procedures.
- Review vendor submissions of spare parts master data and ensure compliance with B2Gold master-data standards.
- Standardise and classify spare parts descriptions and maintain the master-data catalogue to ensure data accuracy and completeness.
- Develop and maintain inventory parameters based on maintenance criticality, forecast demand, lead times and required service levels.
- Identify Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and apply original manufacturer data to identify alternative purchasing opportunities that could reduce future purchasing costs.
- Work with end-user departments to establish and maintain minimum and maximum stock levels based on historical usage, forecast consumption and lead times.
- Manage reorder parameters, cycle count processes and continuous stock-taking to maintain required inventory levels.
- Manage obsolete inventory and investigate, analyse and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
- Reconcile SAGE ISO reports against processed ISOs and verify pricing and quantities issued against ISOs.
- Upload and maintain supplier price lists in SAGE and maintain the Master Product Catalogue.
- Reconcile fuel transactions against Gilbarco reports and monitor fuel and lubricant tank levels to ensure required stock levels are maintained.
- Verify data on ANRI (application for rotable items), upload it in ORB Fusion and raise Rotable Purchase Requests (RPRs).
- Maintain accurate classifications, descriptions and records of rotable inventory.
Safety, Health and Environment
- Comply with the B2Gold Golden Rules, Code of Conduct and all Policies.
- Ensure compliance with all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures.
- Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings and conduct a monthly safety inspection of the work area based on the schedule set by Management.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4).
- Certificate in Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in supply chain, warehousing or inventory management, of which at least 1 year must be in inventory analysis or inventory management.
- Experience with Inventory management systems.
- A Valid Code B Driver’s License.
