Warehouse & Inventory Specialist

Position Overview

The Warehouse & Inventory Specialist is responsible for the end‑to‑end establishment and ongoing management of Bunker Hill Mine’s warehouse, inventory, and procurement functions. This role will lead the initial setup of the warehouse facility, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring the operation is compliant, efficient, and scalable. Additionally, this role will assist with the inital set up of the inventory system.

Following the setup phase, the role will serve as a key operational partner to mine operations, the process plant, underground mine leadership, maintenance, and finance teams. The Specialist will oversee day‑to‑day warehouse operations, inventory control, and all shipping and receiving functions to support safe, reliable, and cost‑effective mining operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Warehouse & Inventory Setup

- Lead the initial establishment of the warehouse, including layout design, material flow, racking, storage locations, and safety considerations.

- Assist with configuration of the inventory and warehouse management modules of the ERP system in alignment with finance and operations requirements.

- Develop, document, and implement warehouse and inventory SOP’s and work instructions.

- Establish inventory classification, critical spares lists, min/max levels, and reorder points.

- Ensure systems and processes support traceability, cost control, and audit readiness.

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Control

- Manage daily warehouse operations, including material handling, storage, picking, kitting, and issuing materials.

- Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, reconciliations, and variance resolution.

- Ensure compliance with site safety standards, MSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and company policies.

- Coordinate closely with maintenance, operations, and plant teams to ensure timely availability of materials and critical spares.

- Manage inventory data integrity through accurate data entry, quality controls, and ongoing system audits.

Procurement Activities

- Execute procurement activities including requisitions, purchase orders, expediting, and supplier follow up.

- Work with operations and maintenance to forecast demand and plan purchases aligned with production schedules.

- Maintain good working relationships with key suppliers, contractors, and freight providers.

- Support cost control initiatives through inventory optimization and waste reduction.

- Partner with finance on invoice matching, accruals, and budget tracking.

Shipping & Receiving

- Oversee all inbound and outbound logistics, including receiving, inspection, documentation, and distribution.

- Coordinate freight, customs (if applicable), and transportation logistics.

- Ensure materials are properly labeled, stored, and issued in accordance with SOPs.

Cross Functional Collaboration & Reporting

- Act as the primary point of contact for warehouse and inventory matters across the site.

- Provide regular reporting on inventory levels, critical spares, stockouts, and procurement performance.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain efficiency, safety, and cost management.

Experience Requirements

- High school degree or GED equivalent.

- 5+ years of experience in warehouse management, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably in mining, heavy industry, or manufacturing environments.

- Proven experience setting up or significantly improving warehouse and inventory systems.

- Strong understanding of inventory control, procurement processes, and logistics.

- Experience working with ERP or inventory management systems.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

- Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams in a site‑based operational environment.

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

- Experience in underground mining and/or process plant operations.

- Knowledge of MSHA regulations and industrial safety standards.

- Experience with critical spares management and maintenance supply chains.

Physical Requirements

- Move head and neck repeatedly in up and down, side to side motion at various times throughout shift. Sit and turn head approximately 90 degrees to view driving direction while operating pedals with feet and steering with hands (if applicable).

- Stand, walk, kneel, reach, and/or sit for extended periods of time (up to an entire shift) on concrete, uneven, rock-strewn, wet, snowy, icy, muddy, slick ground or in various lighting while performing duties.

- Use depth perception and peripheral vision continuously during shift.

- Hear, see and smell various kinds of warnings such as audible alarms, voices, hand and light signals, and stench gas (if applicable).

- Wear required protective equipment including; steel toe shoes or boots, safety glasses, hard hat, welding leathers, welding goggles or shield, arc flash protection, fall protection, hearing protection and/or dual hearing protection and if applicable cap lamp, respirator and self-rescuer.

- Perform duties under conditions that may be hazardous including, extreme temperature, high humidity, moving equipment, moving mechanical parts, hot mechanical parts, and equipment traffic; and exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, liquids, greases, and mists.

- Ability to read and write instructions and communicate information in one-on-one and group situations.

- This position requires the ability to regularly walk over uneven, sloped, rocky, wet or icy ground and the ability to lift 25 or more pounds consistently and safely.

- Shift work and irregular hours may be required.

About Us

Bunker Hill Mine is a historic underground silver-lead-zinc operation located in Kellogg, Idaho, at the heart of the Silver Valley. With more than a century of mining heritage, Bunker Hill has played a foundational role in the region. Today, we are focused on building its future.

Operated by Bunker Hill Mining Company, the mine is being revitalized through modern engineering, advanced technology, and best-in-class safety and environmental practices. Guided by experienced leadership, strong values, and a clear vision, we are creating a responsible and sustainable operation for the long term. Joining our team means being part of an exciting restart—helping to build a safe, high-performing operation and shaping the next generation of responsible mining in the Silver Valley.

Our success is driven by the values we live in every day. We empower our people to behave like owner and act with a sense of urgency while doing things safely. We assume good intent, expect every employee to be a team player, and hold one another accountable while treating others with respect and kindness. We are committed to continuous improvement and delivering results—supporting our community, advancing responsible mining, and providing our employees with a best-in-class work environment.

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Bunker Hill Mining Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We consider all qualified applicants and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Idaho state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans during the application and hiring process.