Inventory & MRP Analyst - 12 month contract - Hybrid
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is a company incorporated in Papua New Guinea and owns the Porgera Gold Mine in Enga Province. The Porgera Gold Mine will employ nearly 3,000 Papua New Guineans at full production, and over the last 30 years of life of the mine it has contributed approximately 10% of Papua New Guinea’s total annual exports.
About the role
New Porgera Limited is seeking an experienced Inventory and MRP Analyst for a minimum of 12 months with the possibility of extension, reporting to the Superintendent Inventory.
This role involves analysis of inventory holdings, trends, and performance, with clear recommendations for optimisation. It includes master data management and the continuous improvement of inventory settings, along with MRP and demand planning analysis and coordination, including preparation and publication of the weekly Gold Stoppers report.
The position provides analytical support for plant shutdown planning and PCR development, as well as oversight of inventory improvement initiatives in close coordination with the on-site team. It also serves as a front-line liaison with key stakeholders, including HME leadership and regional supply teams.
Your responsibilities further include insurance and critical spares analysis, incorporating control measures and risk mitigation, and coaching, training, and mentoring of PNG national staff to build sustainable capability.
These roles are designed to deliver immediate analytical uplift while embedding longer-term capability within the local inventory team.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in a similar position, ideally within the mining or heavy industry.
SAP experience is essential and candidates must have strong Excel and analytical skills. This role requires someone who can go beyond extracting and reporting data to question the results, identify root causes, understand the bigger picture, and determine what action is required.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities and take ownership of tasks through to completion.
You will be a proactive self-starter, flexible in your approach, and capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
You will demonstrate a ‘One Team’ approach, providing effective leadership and development for your local team to reinforce NPL’s culture and values, always promoting a safe work environment. The position requires a high energy individual, hands-on management style and desire to continuously improve you and your team’s knowledge and systems and methods of work.
Why New Porgera
In return, you will be joining a world-class mining operation with the opportunity to impact the development and upskilling of our predominantly local workforce, combined with a team keen to learn and absorb knowledge. This offers a unique opportunity to further shape the department and improve NPL’s social performance and people knowledge.
You will be joining an operation that prioritises safety, leading a team toward best-in-class safety practices while contributing to the development of a highly capable national workforce—making a lasting impact on the industry.
This role is offered as Monday to Friday, working remote and in the Brisbane office, with quarterly site visits, these roles will provide specialist analytical and planning capability to strengthen inventory governance, optimise holding levels, and improve demand planning outcomes across the operation.
This advert will close on the 2 December, 2026.
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Inventory & MRP Analyst - 12 month contract - Hybrid in Brisbane employer: New Porgera Limited
New Porgera Limited (NPL) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead a talented team in a world-class mining operation while making a significant impact on the local workforce in Papua New Guinea. With a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement, NPL fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development and upskilling, ensuring that you can grow your career while contributing to the community. The FIFO arrangement from Australia/New Zealand, combined with a competitive remuneration package, makes this role not only rewarding but also convenient for those seeking a meaningful career in mining.
