Inventory Controller

Global FMCG Business
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Highly skilled and engaging team environment

**WE ARE LACTALIS AUSTRALIA**

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
- We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are. _
- We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us._
- Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience_ _**_we encourage you to make a difference_**

**About this Opportunity**

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to join our team in Dandenong South. Reporting to the Logistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for inventory management of the packaging/Ingredients stock control on a daily basis, ensuring that we supply our customers needs, with mínimal financial loss to the company through stock write offs and poor inventory management.

A key aspect of the role is liaising with both internal and external customers, therefore you must be an exceptional communicator with a strong customer service focus.
- Ensure the completion of daily data entry for receivables’ of raw materials, stock-takes, STO, work order Confirmation.
- Daily SAP transactions for inbound and outbound stock to ensure mínimal financial loss to the business through stock dumps and variance.
- Perform weekly inventory management, including stock balance checks and material reconciliation, using SAP.
- Record all stock movements daily with approved paperwork.
- Manage stock of non-milk ingredients, packaging, and spare parts with monthly checks, and fix any issues to reduce losses.
- Ensure all incoming products are correctly receipted ‘in’ and ‘use by’ recorded then product stored in the correct location.
- Liaise with other departments to coordinate delivery schedules and space availability for receival of goods.
- Manage stock of non-milk ingredients, packaging, and spare parts with monthly checks, and fix any issues to reduce losses.
- Daily review of stocks and stock levels to meet production orders
- Carry out inventory control, stock balances and reconciliation on materials weekly via SAP.

This position requires a meticulous approach, strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders on site.

**About You**
- You will have experience with Inventory Management best practice in a FMCG environment.
- Sense of urgency with the ability to prioritise and respond quickly to meet production requirements.
- The confidence to liaise with Internal and External stakeholders

**About You**

To be successful in this role you will:

- Be able to demonstrate 5+ years in inventory management, processes and system driven abilities to improve performance
- Ability to lead and develop a team, and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience in Inventory slotting considering key goals and efficiencies
- Exposure to SAP would be advantageous but is not essential.
- You will work well within a team environment and have a genuine commitment to getting it right the first time, every time.

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