Inventory Control Clerk

Northern Star Resources is the global gold growth company, with three large, high margin production centers exclusively in the tier one locations of Western Australia and Alaska, USA. Production guidance is 1.6 million ounces in the current financial year, before climbing to 2 million ounces by FY27. 

Current Reserves of 19Moz underpin long mine lives across the portfolio, with further upside from an enviable track record in exploration and discovery. Responsible and progressive ESG practices are integral to the Northern Star business.

Due to increased production, Northern Star (Pogo) LLC has a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an Inventory Control Clerk at our world-class Pogo operation in Alaska on a rotational camp schedule.

 What do we offer?

• Vibrant hub of activity on site, with the ability to be part of successful and productive team 
• Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security.
• Excellent remuneration package with bonuses, insurances, 401k and paid leave.
• Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their people.

What's the role?

The Inventory Control Clerk reports to the Warehouse Supervisor, and the primary role is to perform a variety of duties in receiving, issuing, handling and accounting for inventory stock in the Warehouse and the Yard. 

 Duties include:

• Work with the warehouse supervisor to create an annual schedule and system for the comprehensive count of all inventory items. Generate and process periodic counts of inventory discrepancies. Identify and schedule cycle counts for items which may require more attention due to high turnover or historical discrepancies. Troubleshoot variances for missed/erroneous receipts and missed/erroneous issues prior to physical inventory entry.
• Scheduling, directing and accomplishing the annual 100% inventory cycle count process, occasional critical item counts, reconciling weekly variance data, and conducting special inventories in coordination with the Warehouse Supervisor. 
• Responsible for all inventory adjustment transactions for cycle count or weekly warehouse variance. Research all variances greater than $200 in value. Provide guidance on variance problems for short and long term resolution.
• Maintain hard or electronic files with original documentation for Inventory requests, inventory count results, inventory adjustments research, and other Pogo inventory information.
• Review and analysis of inventory consumption patterns, and the recommendation and implementation of MIN/MAX level changes through the Optimization Review process with major focus on non-critical, non-moving spares. 
• Gather real-time physical counts of all inventory items on the last calendar day of each month and year for analysis of on-hand physical quantities in relation to usage. 
• Provide physical inventory reconciliation data to the appropriate accounting codes for the Controller.
• Occasional Warehouse Tech support when directed or required

 What are we looking for?

You'll be a highly self-motivated individual who will display behaviour consistent to our Northern Star Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Results, looking to work with the business for the long term and be an integral part in its future growth and development. 

The specifics:

• High School diploma/GED Required
• Minimum of 2 years warehousing and inventory experience required. 
• Experience in inventory control with comprehensive and effective data entry experience into a software system is required.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision as well as work in a team environment and support all areas of the warehouse as needed
• Pronto or JD Edwards experience preferred
• Demonstrated computer skills with advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and MSWord
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to improved procedures and practices.
• Experience in the Mining industry is highly preferred
• Must have good comprehension of safe operating procedures, safety rules, policies, emergency procedures, and MSHA requirements.
• Must pass a post-offer physical and drug test, as well as a background check.

 The Details:

Working a 15 days on / 13 days off rotating schedule of days and nights, up to 12 hours a day or more at a remote campsite. Extreme conditions, including but not limited to extreme and changing weather conditions, dust, mud, varying levels of noise, varying degrees of light and dark, in and around artificial light and in a confined work area.

Employees are required to stay on site at the company provided camp during the work rotation. Camp facilities provide dining service, games room, exercise & weight room, sauna, and accommodation rooms. Dormitory rooms have a land line phone, great Wi-Fi & cable TV. Cell service is available through Wi-Fi. The Company provides a bus service to and from Fairbanks, Delta Junction and Tok, Alaska.

Why join us?

When you join our Company, you join the Northern Star Team. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business.

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to the local community in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of the Veterans' Employment Commitment and recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence.

Want to know more about Northern Star? Check out our website here: http://www.nsrltd.com/ or follow us on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/northern-star-resources-limited/

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.