Inventory Controller

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be required to focus on Inventory across a group of businesses and make suggestions to improve systems and ways of working to ensure Inventory integrity is managed and maintained. You will ensure compliance with financial policies and ensure audits are completed without major non-conformances relating to inventory.

What you will do:

• Implement and monitor inventory SOPs for rigorous adoption
• Adequately train relevant personnel to maintain accurate recording of stock movement and transactions
• Manage inventory through ongoing cycle count programs and regular reports
• Execute and report on inventory stock adjustments on a regular basis for all locations
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, processing adjustments as necessary and update records in accordance with procedures
• Assist with and learn colleague's roles
• Provide technical support for both hardware and software issues
• Provide stock reports to relevant internal personnel

Desired experience, skills, and traits:

• Detailed understanding of inventory management practices within a fast-paced business
• Extensive experience implementing inventory management within a major ERP system
• Full understanding of inventory control processes and ability to work in a stand-alone role.
• Strong analytical ability and experience in developing metrics to measure and improve operational capabilities.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to think strategically and alongside senior management
• Previous experience in the application of WMS Technology within a Warehouse environment
• Previous experience interacting with internal Customers
• Good interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• An ability to work and contribute as part of a team; see beyond job role, department and division to what matters to the entire business
• Be confident, flexible, persistent, driven and not be afraid to jump on the floor when required during peak periods to assist warehouse staff to expedite customer orders

Essential:

• Advanced Excel Skills
• Willing to adapt and learn
• Prioritise and manage tasks and time.
• Advance Knowledge of WMS systems
• Previous experience in an inventory processing role
• LO/LF Fork Lift License
• Ability to travel to group sites interstate and New Zealand as required