Inventory Controller

Overview

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OTR Group comprises over 1000 retail, convenience, and quick service restaurants – including brands such as Reddy Express (formerly Coles Express), Smokemart and Giftbox, and in SA Krispy Kreme, Hungry Jacks, Oporto, Guzman and Gomez and many others. OTR Group is part of the Viva Energy Australia Group – an ASX-listed company helping Australians reach their destination by refining, importing, and distributing energy products while building a safe and sustainable energy future for all Australians. With Viva Energy Australia's national footprint and OTR's history of industry-leading innovation, there has never been a more exciting time to join the OTR Group as we set out to redefine the retail landscape in Australia.

The role:

As an Inventory Controller at OTR, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and efficient inventory management across our convenience store network. Drawing on your experience, you will oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, analyse inventory data, place accurate orders, and manage replenishment processes. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise stock levels, reduce discrepancies, and drive data-informed decision-making across the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of inventory across the retail network, ensuring accuracy, availability, and demand alignment.
• Investigation of stock discrepancies and maintenance of data integrity across all systems.
• Collaboration with Customer Offer, store operations, and warehouse teams to deliver effective replenishment plans.
• Use of inventory management systems, including the transition to Blue Yonder, to track stock movement and inform purchasing.
• Analysis of sales, stock, and operational data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Reporting on inventory performance with insights to minimise variance, overstocking, and shrinkage.
• Coordination with suppliers to achieve on-time, in-full deliveries and proactively resolve issues.
• Partnership with finance to ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting.
• Training and support for store teams on inventory procedures and system use.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to inventory challenges, working both independently and collaboratively

What we offer

• Join a dynamic team at a renowned South Australian company, known for their innovation and outside-the-box thinking.
• Be a part of the journey, with countless opportunities as we rapidly expand into a nationwide retail powerhouse.
• Access to exclusive staff benefits via our OTR App.
• Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About you

• Proven experience as an Inventory Controller or in a similar role, ideally within retail or convenience.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate reports, and drive improvements.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting system transitions or upgrades, ideally with platforms such as Blue Yonder.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy in all aspects of inventory management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across stakeholders.
• A proactive problem solver who works effectively both independently and collaboratively.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage and support diversity in our traditional and non-traditional roles.

Please note: This role is being sourced by our internal Talent Acquisition team; therefore, we will not be accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Supply Chain

Industries

• Retail

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