Inventory Controller

Join a leader in sustainable solutions for the electrical industry
- Ongoing training & opportunities to move up at a flagship branch
- Quarterly bonuses, flexibility and wellbeing support

Rexel is one of the leading Electrical Wholesale and Distribution companies in the world and we offer customers innovative, sustainable electrical supplies and solutions in over 1,900 branches in 21 countries worldwide. Our vision is to be “the Electrical wholesaler who proactively services customers better than anyone else in Australia.”

As our Inventory Specialist you’ll be working closely in partnership with the Branch Manager and Operations Manager to ensure that Inventory operations at our flagship Richmond branch are running smoothly in order to exceed sales, profit and service objectives. You’ll be assisting the business in formulating plans regarding inventory levels & stock mix.

**A typical day will involve**
- Manage/lead stocktake counts and ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy
- Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand
- Use available tools, such as Pronto reorder reports, slow stock & stock provision reports
- Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventory
- Assess inventory output on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity
- Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis
- Lead others in safe work practices, especially when in a distribution center environment
- Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders
- Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner
- File claims when defective products are discovered & manage all credit returns to suppliers
- Coordinate with sales team and warehouse team
- Check date-sensitive products for expiration and facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed
- Perform process and system testing and track performance by area to locate and solve problems in data integrity, productivity, and efficiency
- Train other employees in asset inventory management
- Establish trusted relationships with suppliers to ensure quality service and cost-effective deals

**A bit about you**
- Two to seven years of direct working experience. Such experience should border around warehousing and wholesale distribution
- Familiarity with company products is added advantage
- Ability to adapt promptly to any change in working condition and to get problems resolved without delay
- Ability to perform excellently even when under work pressure, especially in times when shipment or inventory deliveries are forgotten or delayed
- Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to comprehend written materials easily
- Ability to relate across departments connected to the warehouse, and with other members of staff within working environment
- Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously and get them resolved
- Proficient with the use of the computer, especially packages relating to inventory, like Excel and others

**_Why join Rexel_**

We promise to provide a fun and safe environment to develop your career; help make a difference through charities we support and sustainability initiatives; and offer bonuses and rewards based on great performance.
- **Genuine career opportunities** - whether that's moving into a particular specialty, management, or trying something new.
- **Committed to a making a sustainable future possible**, we are a recognised environmental leader.
- We are passionate about being a genuinely diverse and inclusive business.
- We are proud of our **“Women in Rexel” **program.
- **Chance of global mobility** if desired, with more than 1,900 branches across 21 countries.
- **Rexel Rewards Program **with access to thousands of offers and discounts for you and the family.
- Wellbeing support program and **birthday leave**

We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from all backgrounds to apply.

A pre-employment medical, drug test as well as a national criminal record check may be required as part of our recruitment process.