Inventory Control Manager

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 3000 team members.

Position Details
As we continue our transformation and growth journey in the region, we have an exciting opportunity for a talented**Inventory Control Manager** to join the team here in Melbourne.

Supporting our Hume Road, Laverton North facility, the largest temperature-controlled storage and distribution site in the Southern Hemisphere, you will lead a small team in delivering the highest standards of inventory control outcomes, creating efficiencies and recommending improvements.

Reporting to an incredibly collaborative and experienced General Manager, you will have the opportunity to have a positive impact across different teams as well as our customer portfolio, in alignment with our strategic aspirations.

**Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Managing inventory control responsibilities for the site, including but not limited to inventory checks, cycle counting and pick bin reconciliation against customer requirements.
- Communicating with key customer contacts to ensure continuous reporting of inventory issues, reporting and adjustments.
- Identifying inventory discrepancies, conducting investigations and preparing reports. Where applicable, identifying root causes of discrepancies and amending procedures, systems and processes where required.
- Driving efficiency gains in the business through the identification of inventory issues: recommending and implementing changes.
- Managing annual, cyclical and ad-hoc stock taking processes including the provision of timely reports.
- Standardisation of processes and systems across the site to ensure day to day inventory control operations are managed consistently, efficiently and effectively.

**To be successful, you will ideally have**:

- Experience in a similar role (industry experience is preferable).
- Qualifications in Warehousing and Distribution (or relevant technical experience).
- Experience leading a small team.
- Experience in the management and operation of inventory systems, procedures and operational practices.
- Experience in planning and managing stock takes.
- Experience with liaising with customers regarding inventory processes.
- Strong understanding and experience in the implementation of safety procedures, product safety, quality and legality issues.

**What's exciting about this opportunity?**

We're a values-based business continually striving to create an environment where everyone can feel safe, respected and can contribute to our collective success.

You are also joining the business at an exciting time as we consolidate processes and systems to further grow our business and build out world-class standards which are aligned to our customers' strategic objectives.

Why Lineage?

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We're focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.