Inventory Support Officer

About the role

Mackay Sugar is looking for an Inventory Support Officer to join its Procurement team in Mackay, Queensland. Reporting to the Inventory Coordinator, the role supports daily warehouse operations, inventory control, data entry, stocktaking, rotable equipment management and vendor-managed inventory across several locations. It combines an office-based administrative part with on-site operational support.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Procurement and Contracts to deliver high-quality service
• Manage and optimise stock levels for operational efficiency
• Lead rotable equipment activities and their documentation
• Support the warehouse team with stock receipting, inventory updates and counter service for internal customers
• Monitor and keep inventory levels accurate across storage locations
• Lead the stocktaking programme across Mackay Sugar sites and conduct regular physical checks, reconciling discrepancies
• Oversee monthly recurring inventory tasks, including purchase order creation
• Handle urgent, ad-hoc requests at multiple production sites
• Help the Inventory Coordinator manage the total stock profile and master data

Required profile

• Positive attitude, team player and passion for learning and improvement
• Strong focus on safety and commitment to colleagues' health and wellbeing
• Experience in supply chain, warehousing or logistics preferred
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with high attention to detail in inventory data
• Comfortable working independently and in a team, with strong verbal and written communication
• Current forklift licence and unrestricted Class C driver's licence

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in SAP R3

What we offer

• Permanent full-time role with job security
• 5 weeks annual leave plus employee benefits
• Home every night and career growth opportunities
• Health benefits with discounts on private health and on-site flu vaccinations
• Discounts at over 500 businesses nationwide

Applications are reviewed as they come in; candidates apply through the company's careers page, answering role-specific screening questions and uploading their resume and supporting documents.