Inventory Controller

Our company:

We help our consumers to imagine and create better places and spaces in which to live and work. DuluxGroup's origins date back to 1918, with its original heritage in decorative paint for Australian and New Zealand homes. Headquartered at Clayton in Victoria, DuluxGroup operates 22 main manufacturing sites, more than a dozen distribution centres and more than 100 company owned trade stores as part of an extensive supply chain across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, as well as Asia, the UK and Europe. Our Supply Chain is the heart of our success and is driven by our passionate, innovative people.

Your role:

Join our team at our Launceston Distribution Centre, a key hub supporting multiple business units including Dulux Paints, Yates, Selleys, Cabots and Avista/Fosroc. This role is vital to ensuring efficient stock management across a complex supply chain, requiring strong communication skills, operational insight, and a flexible approach to distribution challenges. As part of the onsite operations team and acting as the 2IC to the Distribution Manager, you'll play a central role in meeting diverse service level agreements and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a culture of safety and sustainability by leading initiatives, maintaining compliance protocols, and ensuring all team members are trained and supported in safe work practices.
• Drive efficient warehouse operations by maintaining a clean and organised environment, supporting stocktake activities, and optimising product storage and pick paths.
• Manage waste and salvage processes to minimise excess and ensure appropriate handling of obsolete or recalled materials.
• Oversee stock control activities including inbound management, cycle counts, returns, and SAP data accuracy to ensure inventory integrity and operational flow.
• Provide effective leadership by resolving team issues, embedding safety into daily operations, and contributing to site productivity and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport and get unlimited, discounted access for you and your family to a wide range of gyms and pools across Australia
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our "Community Action Day" and other programs
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience managing inventory in large-scale warehousing environments, with a current LF Forklift Truck Licence (preferable, not essential.)
• Tertiary qualifications in logistics or operations management, or equivalent relevant work history.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to lead a team while managing individual responsibilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP, with sound computer literacy for inventory tracking and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with a collaborative approach to achieving shared business outcomes.

Imagine a better place

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.