Inventory Specialist

**Inventory Specialist**
- Based in Regency Park, Adelaide
- 6 months Fixed Term contract, with the potential to extend
- Fantastic work culture, in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding organisation

**About us**

Pacific National (PN) is the largest private provider of diversified rail freight services in Australia. We haul a variety of freight including coal, intermodal containers, steel, and a range of bulk commodities and materials that keep the region’s economy, businesses and households running.

**About the role**

In this position you will have key accountability for managing the supply chain and warehousing of all rollingstock inventory for Pacific National’s Bulk, Intermodal and Coal facilities nationally.

In addition to supporting the National Inventory and Supply Contracts Superintendent you will become an integral member of the supply operations team. You will be responsible for safely ensuring sufficient inventory is stocked, distributed, and accounted for to support maintenance activities across Pacific National.

This opportunity is based in Regency Park (Adelaide) working on a 6-month fulltime Fixed Term contract, with the potential to extend. Some travel will be required in this position

**Key responsibilities include but aren’t limited to**:

- Safely pack, handle, and arrange transport for all inward and outgoing freight to/from the warehouse, sites, vendors ensuring all required purchase orders and documentation are completed
- Ensure goods received are visually inspected, checked against purchase orders and delivery dockets, with discrepancies recorded and pursued immediately
- Ensure the warehouse(s) is safe, clean, functional and parts are located correctly
- Create and maintain purchase orders for inventory via Maximo
- Liaise with maintenance personnel ensuring inventory availability for maintenance activities
- Participate and conduct Bi-Annual and Cyclic stocktakes
- Ensure all procurement and warehouse activities are conducted in accordance with the PN (Pacific National) procurement policy, PN safety policies and standards.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong safety background and:

- A current forklift operator’s license
- A current C-Class driver’s license
- Proven experience in materials handling, warehousing, and procurement
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement
- Ability to prioritise competing priorities
- Team player
- Self-starter

**The benefits**

At Pacific National we value diversity, inclusion, and the contribution of each team member. Our values underpin our commitment to create an inclusive culture where everyone is accepted and valued for who they are, enabling everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

When you join the Pacific National team, you’ll be encouraged to take ownership of your career and we’ll be there to support you with a range of exciting initiatives including:

- Paid parental leave up to 14 weeks, with superannuation - after only 6 months service
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, administered by Sonder, offering confidential counselling services for employees and their eligible family members, paid for by us at no cost to you
- Access to Unmind, a digital platform that gives you access to tools, training and exercises that will support your mental wellbeing

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for women, and you can visit our Work180 page Pacific National | WORK180 Endorsed Employer to find out more including a list of all of our benefits and policies

We are seeking applicants who share our values: Make it simple, Share More, Kindness, Gratitude, Curiosity, and Own it. These values help us achieve strong connections with everyone we work with and play an important part in motivating us all to do our best work.

**Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?**

**Closing date**

Applications close 20th February 2025

**Next steps**

Are you ready to be part of our future?

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

**Acknowledgement of Country**

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, live and rail. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future and to the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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