Maintenance Planner/inventory Controller

3 days ago


Melbourne, Australia Fonterra Full time

**General Information**:

- Date Published
- 13-Dec-2024
- Advertising Ends
- 10-Jan-2025
- Country
- Australia
- Location
- Melbourne & Southern Victoria
- Role Type
- Supply Chain & Logistics
- Work Type
- Permanent
- ID#
- 10737

**Position Description**:
We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano, Mainland, Western Star, and Bega. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands.

As a Co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

**About us**

In Australia, we take the milk we collect from our farmers, and our eight manufacturing sites across Victoria and Tasmania turn this into dairy foods that generations of Australians have grown up with and love, including Perfect Italiano, Mainland, Western Star, and Bega. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world’s leading food companies and partner with foodservices business across the country to get dairy foods into chef’s hands.

**The role**

Our Fonterra Tullamarine site is looking for a detail-oriented Maintenance Planner/Inventory Controller to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing the maintenance inventory to ensure that our operations run smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the maintenance and engineering teams to ensure that all necessary parts and materials are available when needed, liaise with production planning for maintenance opportunities, contributing to the overall reliability and performance of our production facilities.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage and control maintenance inventory, including ordering, receiving, storing, and issuing parts and materials.
- Monitor inventory levels and generate reports to maintain optimal stock levels
- Implement and maintain inventory management systems and processes
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations
- Identify and resolve discrepancies in inventory records
- Support the maintenance team by ensuring the availability of critical spare parts
- Continuously improve inventory management processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Create comprehensive work packs for maintenance teams, including identifying resources and materials required, and any procedures to be followed
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure maintenance opportunities and material availability for both weekly and annual outages
- Demonstrate safety awareness and support safety targets through effective maintenance planning and scheduling

**About You**

We are looking for individuals that have proven experience in inventory control or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or maintenance environment. Trade background will be distinct advantage.

**You can also demonstrate**:

- A strong commitment to People and Food Safety, Environment and Quality at all times.
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Solution-focused and strategic thinking
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Extensive knowledge of maintenance operations and spare parts management
- Proficient in operating CMMS system (MEX/SAP) and MS office

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**The benefits of life at Fonterra**

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

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