Inventory Controller

About the role

Cement Australia is looking for an experienced Inventory Controller to join its Packaged Products team at the Pinkenba site. This is not a traditional warehouse stock-control role: you will own inventory accuracy, availability and replenishment across the national network of manufacturing sites, depots and distribution centres, working with production, logistics, suppliers and internal teams. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Key responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, replenishment and stock accuracy across the national network
• Coordinate and procure raw materials to support manufacturing requirements
• Monitor stock availability and proactively address potential supply issues
• Manage cycle counts and investigate inventory and production variances, identifying root causes and implementing preventative solutions
• Coordinate stock transfers with Freight & Logistics teams and work with suppliers and transport providers to meet lead times
• Process inventory-related purchase requisitions and orders and resolve invoice issues
• Analyse inventory, production and supplier performance and provide reporting
• Support Operations, Sales and Customer Service teams with inventory and supply enquiries
• Identify and implement system, process and inventory control improvements

Required profile

• Ideally 3+ years' experience in inventory control, inventory planning, replenishment or a similar supply chain role
• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, FMCG or another high-volume supply environment
• Strong inventory planning and stock control knowledge
• Ability to investigate stock discrepancies and analyse inventory and operational data
• Organisation and communication skills, able to work across operations, logistics, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Proactive approach, owning issues through to resolution

Required skills

• Microsoft Office and database skills
• SAP inventory experience highly regarded

What we offer

• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 1 week partner leave
• Novated leasing partnership with sgfleet
• Discounts on concrete and quarry products
• Discounted Medibank health insurance and an EAP program