Specialist - Metal Management and S&OP

About the role

Rio Tinto is looking for a Specialist - Metal Management & S&OP to support the planning, execution and delivery of its primary aluminium products to customers, covering a combined production rate of 1.2 million tonnes per year from its four aluminium smelters in Australia and New Zealand. Based in the Commercial hub office in Singapore, the role reports to the Manager - Sales & Operations Planning Pacific and sits between the commercial and operational teams.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the key interface between Commercial and Operations teams for strategic and tactical supply chain planning.
• Determine the optimal allocation of demand to system capacity, providing the strategic basis for the monthly S&OP cycle with insights and recommendations.
• Identify value creation opportunities, justify them through cost-benefit and options analysis, and align with stakeholders.
• Lead weekly execution meetings with logistics, operations and customer service to manage variation in delivery and coordinate mitigating actions.
• Own finished goods inventory targets and forecasting over the strategic range, supporting working capital reduction while keeping supply robust.
• Promote continuous improvement of planning and execution processes and contribute to initiatives improving digital capability for supply chain data.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in business, finance, engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain scheduling, logistics and/or inventory management.
• Experience preparing and presenting throughout the S&OP cycle for demand and supply planning.
• Ability to analyse data, build options and present recommendations based on financial valuations quickly and effectively.
• Exposure to and knowledge of the primary aluminium industry; cast house operations experience is beneficial.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and a continuous improvement mindset.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Anaplan and SAP exposure (beneficial)

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards for eligible employees
• Career development and education assistance
• Family-friendly health and medical programs and pension plan
• Wellbeing benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Rio Tinto employee share program
• Vacation, paid parental and sick leave

The application deadline is 16 November 2026; candidates must complete all pre-screening questions, and unsolicited CVs or recruiter referrals are not accepted.