Inventory Controller

**INVENTORY CONTROLLER**

**ABOUT THE GRINDERS COFFEE TEAM**

As part of the larger CCEP Australia family, Grinders Coffee has become one of Australia's premier coffee companies. From humble beginnings in Melbourne, it has grown to be one of the largest coffee houses in Australia and one of the fastest growing Strategic Business Units within CCEP. Grinders now encompasses a number of well-known brands including Grinders Coffee, Giancarlo Coffee and Temple Tea & Taboo.

Over the last 7 years the business has grown exponentially in volume and has partnered with some iconic businesses that have driven profitable outcomes and increased brand recognition.

The Grinders Supply Chain Team is based in our Roastery in Fairfield, Victoria. Supply Chain compromises an array of function under its banner and the reach extends from procurement of both green beans & finished products to customer deliveries.

**About your new role**

We have a wonderful opportunity to join our Grinders team in this role of Inventory Controller which will be based at our Roastery in Fairfield, Victoria. You will play a critical part in executing seamless supply to our customers through overseeing and managing inventory levels, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and optimising stock turnover to meet demand while minimising cost and waste. You will also get to coordinatate with various departments to maintain efficient supply chain operations and prevent stockouts or overstock situations.
- Track and manage all Finished goods, packaging, and raw materials for Grinders coffee within the Fairfield Roastery and across the National Distribution network
- Ensure inventory systems are maintained and accurately reflect physical inventory
- Communicate any supply risks (out of stocks and excess stock situations)
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuous supply
- Coordinate and manage inbound orders from local and international suppliers, for raw coffee, packaging and bought-in finished goods.
- Monitor & review finished goods & raw material shelf life nationally.
- Frequent review of network inventory position & system alerts. Identifying any supply issues.
- Actively involved in quarterly SOX stock take process and reconciliation.
- Support SKU portfolio activities, promotions & NPD launches.
- Assist in the finished goods & packaging run out process.

**Let’s talk about you**
- 3-5 years previous experience managing inventory, preferably within an FMCG environment.
- Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.
- Understanding of material requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
- Ability to problem solving with a high attention to detail.
- Business Systems Aptitude - Planning (SAP APO), SAP ECC).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Employee Share Purchase program
- Attractive leave package including paid parental leave and purchase leave options.
- Free monthly product allowances to share with family and friends (including Coca-Cola, Mount Franklin, Monster and more).
- Wellbeing and health benefits that include: a fitness passport, free access for you and family to the employee assistance program (and counselling services), and discounts with customers including Microsoft, Hertz, GoGet and Estee Lauder.

**Why choose us for your next role?**

At CCEP we are committed to creating a great place to work, where people can grow, be happy, and be well in a safe, open, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We’re investing to make sure our people have the tools and capabilities needed to succeed. And we hope you want to be part of that.

**Applications Close Friday 20**th** December, 2024**
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