Inventory Specialist - Rail Spares

About the role

Pacific National, Australia's largest private rail freight operator, is looking for an organised, proactive and detail-driven Inventory Specialist to join its Melbourne Wagon Maintenance Facility. The role supports the management of rail spares and inventory across maintenance facilities, ensuring the availability, accuracy and timely distribution of materials that keep trains running. It works closely with the National Inventory & Supply Contracts team to support supply chain, inventory management, purchasing and supplier performance across the Intermodal, Bulk & Coal portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supply chain and warehousing functions to support maintenance needs.
• Liaise with maintenance, supervisors and technical teams to plan and optimise spares and rotables.
• Take part in maintenance planning meetings to support on-time materials planning and procurement.
• Set and manage Min/Max stock levels with maintenance, engineering and finance.
• Manage inventory issues, receipts, storage, obsolescence and deliveries.
• Coordinate logistics and warehouse movements across maintenance facilities.
• Maintain safety, compliance and high housekeeping standards in the warehouse.
• Purchase spares and inventory through Maximo, including raising and expediting orders.
• Obtain competitive quotations and ensure procurement follows PN policies and sourcing agreements.
• Produce reports on expenditure, inventory, rotables and supplier performance.
• Support sourcing for high-value and lower-value spend, build supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Cert III in Warehouse Operations (minimum).
• Cert IV in Supply or Logistics (desirable).
• At least 5 years' experience in warehousing, inventory management or procurement using digital systems.
• Strong understanding of supply chain functions and just-in-time inventory management.
• Ability to train and support others in inventory and procurement systems.

Required skills

• Maximo experience (highly regarded)
• Intermediate MS Word and Excel
• Analytical, administrative and planning skills
• Communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement

What we offer

• Paid parental leave
• Discounted travel and insurance
• Novated leasing
• Fitness passport
• Inclusive, values-driven culture