Specialist Forecasting

Job title: Specialist Forecasting

Company: Rio Tinto


Job description: Specialist ForecastingCollaborate with some of the best people working on new technologiesRio Tinto’s Perth Airport Operations Centre locationMonday to Friday with flexible working arrangements and ad-hoc site travelWhere we’re all welcomeWe 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 who we are.At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength. The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together.About the roleRio Tinto Iron Ore’s Integrated Scheduling and Planning team is seeking a skilled Specialist Forecasting to lead and govern the quarterly forecasting parameter process across operational assets.Reporting to the Superintendent Forecasting, accountabilities for the position will include:Delivering in-depth analytics to identify root causes of asset performance issues and their impact on the end-to-end supply chainDeveloping and maintaining strong working relationships with site stakeholders to collaboratively solve problemsClearly communicating the current performance of each site, including potential impacts on the Integrated PlanApplying a deep understanding of site-specific constraints to develop accurate baseline capacities based on demonstrated performanceSupporting quarterly and annual planning activities that contribute to the Rio Tinto Quarterly ForecastConducting ad hoc analyses to evaluate asset performance and support continuous improvement within the productivity frameworkThis permanent position will be based in Rio Tinto’s Operations Centre located near the Perth Airport working Monday to Friday with flexible working arrangements.What you’ll bringKnowledge of TUM (Time Usage Model) it concepts, common business meaning and performance driversKnowledge of Iron Ore supply chainStrong stakeholder engagement and partnershipCritical thinking and ability to synthesise information into clear narrativeExperience in analysing large, complex data setsAbility to apply data science techniques over complex datasetsAbility to develop and maintain analytical tools and dashboardsStrong stakeholder relationship management, including influencing, communication, collaboration and conflict resolution skillsDeep technical understanding and experience in the Iron Ore supply chain (Mine, Rail, Port), planning processes and asset capacity calculationsSignificant experience in Engineering, Science, Finance and Data AnalysisWhat we offerBe recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.A work environment where safety is always the number one priorityA permanent position working directly for Rio TintoFull relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in AustraliaA competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonusComprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate familyAttractive share ownership planCompany provided insurance coverExtensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging optionsCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsOngoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing supportLeave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave)To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives – at a time that suits themExclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more.We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you’ll also have access to:Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employmentIndigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders.Who we areRio 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 and meet opportunities.Where you’ll be workingThis role will be based at our Operations Centre in Perth. This role is offered on a 5 days on, 2 days off weekly roster, with flexibility where required.Our integrated iron ore network is supported by our Operations Centre (OC) in Perth, a state-of-the-art facility that enables all the autonomous trucks, trains and drills at our mines, ports and rail systems to be operated from a single location. The Centre incorporates visualisation and collaboration tools to provide real-time information across our demand chain and allows us to optimise our mining, maintenance and logistic activities across the Pilbara in a way never before possible. Located near the Perth domestic airport, the OC operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to coordinate our integrated network of mines, rail, and ports from 1,500km away.#gtsAbout Rio TintoRio 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 MattersAt Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ 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.

Expected salary: $109800 – 204200 per year

Location: Perth, WA

Job date: Tue, 03 Jun 2025 22:27:11 GMT

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