Specialist, S&OP and Supply Chain

Why explore

• Be part of Rio Tinto, a leading global mining organization

• Work with key stakeholders in our global commercial hub

• Be a part of a strong and proactive team with an advanced work culture

• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

Within Rio Tinto Commercial, the B&A (Bauxite & Alumina) Commercial unit is a key part of Aluminum Commercial with accountability for sales of 11 million MT of alumina per annum and 55 million MT of bauxite. In addition, the B&A Commercial team is accountable for the sales of aluminum hydrate (hydrate), other high-value non-metallurgical alumina, and by-products.

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical S&OP (Sales and Operational Planning) and Supply Chain Specialist with a strong passion for analytics and digital transformation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations and technology, and who is eager to drive innovation and analytics across supply chain planning, forecasting, and execution.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an assertive and progressive professional who is keen to perform and learn more about one of our commercial competencies in S&OP.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, S&OP and Supply Chain (B&A) you will:

• Lead and support S&OP processes, ensuring alignment between Production, Sales, and financial plans.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Scheduling, Mine Operations, Pacific Operations, Finance, Marine Ops, Chartering) to ensure smooth execution and track compliance with short-term plans and focus on business value.

• Monitor key supply chain KPIs and recommend improvements based on data-driven insights.

• Drive medium-term (2-24 months) decision-making processes with structured trade-off measurements.

• Identify and implement digitalisation initiatives to enhance supply chain visibility, agility, and efficiency.

• Drive the adoption of advanced analytics, automation tools, and digital platforms (e.g., Anaplan, PowerBI, SAP, Modern ERP, Copilot).

• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in supply chain and digital transformation.

• Collaborate closely with the RTA Atlantic and AoE (Area of Excellence) teams to share best practices and improve the RT S&OP processes.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have: 

• Strong drive and values aligned with those of Rio Tinto: care, courage, and curiosity.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.

• At least 4 years of experience in supply chain planning, S&OP, or a related field.

• A demonstrated delivery of digital transformation projects within the supply chain or operations to achieve business objectives.

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning tools (e.g., Kinaxis, OMP, Anaplan) is highly desirable.

• A passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority 

• A full-time position working directly for Rio Tinto 

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience, with an annual incentive program

• Comprehensive medical benefits, including health insurance for employees and immediate family 

• Attractive share ownership plan 

• Company provided insurance cover 

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions 

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be working

Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customers’ needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost, and capital expenditure.

Application Deadline: 06 August 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)

Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role, you must complete all pre-screening questions.

Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.”

About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. 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 essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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