Inventory Controller

• Be part of the #1 global dairy company in the world
• Work with iconic Australian brands; Pauls Milk, Ice Break, Oak & More!
• Career progression opportunities

An opportunity now exists for an Inventory Controller to join our team at the Darwin site.

Reporting to the Cold Room Manager, this position is responsible for the inventory management of products into and out of our Distribution Centre. The role is a blended hands-on role with early morning starts Monday to Friday (Occasional weekend and public holiday work may be required).

The Main Responsibilities Include But Not Be Limited To

• Liaise with the site planner to monitor stock levels ensuring they are adequate to meet sale requirements
• Continual review of stocks and stock levels to reduce write-offs
• Forklift operation, receiving of inbound deliveries and replenishing of the pick locations
• Ensure company products are correctly received, stored, recorded and allocated in a sound, saleable condition.
• Perform counts and carry out inventory control, stock balances and reconciliation on DC related inventory, daily, weekly, monthly via SAP.
• Monitor stocks and use-by-codes in alignment with shift activity, maintaining customer service.
• Manage Pallet and crate stocks/accounts and tracking assets and upload reports as required
• Investigation of discrepancies with correct costs center allocations administered.
• Invoicing morning outbound activities and processing of orders to ready work for picking
• Reviews of fast / slow moving and identified problem SKU’s carried out on a regular basis with recommendations implemented for corrective actions.

About You

• Experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment
• Previous experience with SAP
• Sound understanding of Inventory Management best practice
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• High level of Attention to Detail and analytical mindset
• Ability to able to problem solve and work autonomously
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills
• A forklift license is required with experience of forklift operation in a warehouse setting.

What We Offer

• Ongoing, competitive salary with annual review and bonus system
• Access to discounted private health insurance, amongst other retailer discounts and benefits
• Career development and progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to diverse stakeholders and operations across Australia.

Our Story Ours is a STORY of a family business created by the Besnier Family in 1933 and is today the worlds’ No. 1 dairy company. We are 85,000 loyal team members working across 100 countries and together we create the #LactalisExperience.

Lactalis Australia’s iconic and heritage brands are our PASSION, providing quality and nutritious products for all Australians. We are humble, proud and resilient. We care for our employees, land, farmers and consumers, which is our driving purpose to ensure a responsible and sustainable dairy industry.

We take pride in developing our internal talent and encourage entrepreneurship by bringing together pragmatic and tenacious personalities. Our accountability ensures we have ownership within our roles and with our EXPERTISE and dairy "know how", sets us apart.

If you are ready to join the #LactalisExperience Apply now!