Specialist, Inventory

The Great Bear project is a development-stage asset located in the renowned and prolific Red Lake mining district, and represents one of the most exciting recent gold discoveries globally. The project has excellent potential to become a top-tier deposit that could support a large, long-life mine complex. Kinross’ comprehensive exploration and development program will aim to support the vision of a quality, high-grade, open-pit mine and a longer-term, sizeable underground mine.

Job Summary

The Specialist, Inventory will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and optimizing inventory management processes to support construction, development, and operational activities at the Great Bear Project. This role ensures accurate inventory records, material availability, and effective stock control practices while supporting procurement, warehouse, maintenance, and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain accurate inventory records and material master data within inventory management systems.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to collect, validate, establish, and maintain accurate material master data.
• Monitor inventory levels and material consumption to ensure critical supplies and spare parts are available to support operations.
• Support the implementation, testing, enhancement, and ongoing use of the JD Edwards inventory and materials management system.
• Establish and maintain minimum and maximum inventory levels, reorder points, and stock management strategies based on operational requirements and lead times.
• Coordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits, ensuring timely reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Analyze inventory trends, usage patterns, and stock movements to identify opportunities for optimization and cost savings.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Operations teams to forecast inventory requirements and support planning activities.
• Support receiving, storage, transfer, and issuance processes to ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded.
• Generate and maintain inventory reports, performance metrics, and key inventory control indicators.
• Assist with developing inventory procedures, standards, and controls to ensure compliance with Kinross, Great Bear policies and best practices.
• Work closely with supplies and procurement personnel to reclose material shortages, delivery issues, and inventory related concerns.
• Ensure inventory management activities comply with applicable regulations, company policies, and accounting requirements.
• Work in a healthy work environment with full support, cooperation, and commitment to satisfy our operation’s goal of being accident-free.
• Support a work environment that is aligned with Kinross’ Safeground principles.
• Comply with federal and provincial acts and regulations, and legal requirements.
• Adhere to all relevant Great Bear policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

Post secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Warehouse Operations, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse management, supply chain, or a related discipline.

Experience supporting mining, construction, industrial, or heavy equipment operations is considered an asset.

• Strong understanding of inventory control, material management processes, and warehouse operations.
• Experience with MS Office, specifically Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Experience with inventory management, ERP, or warehouse management systems.
• Experience with JD Edwards and Omega 365 is an asset.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of purchasing, procurement, and supply chain processes.
• High attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

At Kinross, Great Bear, we are committed to Putting People First by fostering employee growth and development, celebrating achievements, and rewarding team success. Benefits offered for this position include: 

• Annual Fitness and Mental Health Reimbursement
• Employee Share Purchase Plan, Registered Retirement Savings, and Registered Pension Plans
• 160 Hours of Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Disability Insurance
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis

Work Conditions

This position is based in Red Lake, Ontario. Local candidates, or those willing to relocate, with relocation assistance, will be given priority for this position. The schedule for this position is 5X2.

Compensation and Total Rewards

The base salary for the Specialist, Inventory is $115,000.00 to $125,000.00 + Short Term Incentive, + Group Benefit Coverage. 

The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate's experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions. In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development. 

Use of AI in Our Hiring Process

We use AI-enabled tools to help sort and review applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions, including who moves forward in the process, are made by a human.  

Kinross is a Canadian-based global senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile, and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our core principles of responsible mining, operational excellence, disciplined growth and balance sheet strength. Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol:K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:KGC).