Inventory Controller

We are looking for an experienced Inventory Controller to join our Client's busy food manufacturing facitlity in Wiri. Our client is a well-established factory and is a part of a large international food company with strong presence in Pacific.

About the role

The Inventory Controller is responsible for maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy, availability and control across the warehouse and manufacturing operation. The role combines hands-on physical inventory activities with system-based administration, data analysis and problem solving. The Inventory Controller will ensure stock movements are accurately recorded, inventory is regularly counted and discrepancies are promptly investigated and resolved. Working closely with the Warehouse Manager, warehouse, and production teams, the role will support efficient inventory management and contribute to maintaining accurate ERP and Excel records.

The role offers a combination of both physical and desk-based tasks, working Monday to Friday, with an early start about 6am. Average weekly hours: about 50 hours.

Key responsibilities

• Issue and control stock to support manufacturing and operational requirements
• Conduct regular stock counts, cycle counts and inventory checks
• Compare physical stock levels with ERP/system records
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies and variances
• Identify potential causes of inventory inaccuracies and recommend corrective action
• Monitor inventory movements to ensure transactions are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate inventory information within the company's ERP system
• Process inventory transactions accurately and in a timely manner
• Use Excel to maintain, analyse and report inventory information

About you

• Previous experience in inventory control, stock control, warehousing, manufacturing, supply chain or a similar role
• Strong numerical and literacy skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with ERP or inventory management systems- preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel - strongly preferred.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and identify root causes
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Physically capable of undertaking regular stock counting and other warehouse-based activities
• Ability and willingness to work an early start of approximately 6:00am

Apply now if you are interested.

Applications are reviewed as they come.