De Beers Warehouse Officer

About De Beers

Founded in 1888, De Beers is a leading international diamond group whose expertise spans diamond discovery, sourcing, grading and luxury jewellery. With deep roots in southern Africa and a global presence, the group brings together scientific knowledge, technical precision and creative craftsmanship. As an employer, De Beers offers career paths across mining, engineering, gemmology, jewellery design, retail and corporate functions. Its multidisciplinary environment connects the origins of natural diamonds with their transformation into exceptional creations. Professionals join a business where heritage meets innovation, and where provenance, responsible practices and evolving consumer expectations are central to the future of the diamond industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Safely receive, verify, unload, store, retrieve and issue materials and goods requested by site departments and contractors.
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc inventory cycle counts, and report stock levels and discrepancies.
• Arrange materials for safe, efficient access and optimal use of storage space; assess incoming materials and complete required documentation.
• Process SAP reservations and issue materials to end users.
• Serve as a lead SAP user, generate reports, support data integrity and lead “Train the Trainer” sessions to build the team’s SAP competency.
• Complete documentation for receiving and shipping, and package and sort materials for storage, shipment or return.
• Under Warehouse Officers’ and Lead Hands’ direction, prepare production batches by reviewing control sheets and MSDS, selecting and weighing raw materials, and staging intermediate and finished products.
• Coordinate delivery of materials and goods to departments and contractors.
• Obtain sign-off on 50% of departmental equipment within three months of starting, and operate stand-up and counterbalance forklifts and telehandlers.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized warehouse and comply with company policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Perform stock transfers, process returns, inspect goods, pick and kit orders for shutdowns, and maintain storage areas.
• Participate in ongoing learning and development to strengthen industry-relevant warehousing knowledge.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a warehouse and logistics environment, preferably in mining.
• At least five years of experience with SAP and inventory management methods and practices.
• A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a site license.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP and warehouse and inventory management practices.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lb.
• Certification and experience operating the listed equipment.
• High school diploma with five years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor of Science with at least two years of relevant SAP and warehousing experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior organizational and coordination skills, initiative, professionalism and dependability.
• Willingness to work shifts.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, health and environmental standards.
• Experience working in a cross-cultural environment.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.
• Advanced SAP proficiency and familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and material-handling procedures.
• Ability to lead training sessions and mentor junior staff.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift and telehandler operating certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience using barcode technology.
• Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification for ground freight and IATA certification for air freight.
• Knowledge of Zebra and/or scanning systems.
• Red Seal certification as a Warehouse Technician.
• Supply Chain Logistic Professional designation (CITT) or APICS certification.
• Experience at a remote mining site.
• Fall Protection Certification, Parts or Warehouse Technician Journeyman Certification, Loader Certification and/or Forklift Certification.
• Preference is given to members of the Deninu Kué, Lutsel K’e Dene First Nation, North Slave Métis Alliance, Northwest Territory Métis Nation, Tlicho Government or Yellowknives Dene First Nation, followed by non-Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories.

Skills

Experience

Five years in a warehouse and logistics environment, preferably in mining; at least five years working with SAP and inventory management methods and practices. The education requirement also allows a Bachelor of Science with at least two years of relevant SAP and warehousing experience.

Education

High school diploma with five years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor of Science with at least two years of relevant SAP and warehousing experience.

Culture

De Beers’ workplace culture combines the technical expertise of the diamond industry with the craftsmanship and client focus of luxury jewellery, bringing together diverse disciplines across an international business. Its professional environment emphasises collaboration, safety and responsible sourcing, with a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of natural diamonds from origin to finished creation.

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