Inventory Controller

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia's high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like-minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive by providing products. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of total revenue to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

About The Role

Reporting to the DC Manager, the Inventory Controller position is to manage and maintain accurate records of all inventory within COS This role ensures that inventory levels are optimised to meet operational requirements, minimise costs, and prevent stock shortages or excesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels and manage stock flow through the warehouse to ensure efficient use of resources and alignment with business goals and develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Inventory Planning: Optimise planning and inventory control procedures by Developing inventory benchmarks to enhance departmental performance and ensure alignment with operational strategies across safety, quality, next day delivery, and cost objectives, and investigation and development of corrective & preventative actions to improve inventory accuracy
• Reporting & Analysis: Collect and analyse inventory data to identify trends and variances, and prepare regular reports and insights to support decision-making across Logistics and operations
• Cycle Counts & Stocktakes: Uncover primary factors contributing to inventory discrepancies and lead efforts to ensure accurate reconciliations, plan and execute targeted cycle counts to maintain stock accuracy and minimise write-offs, and conduct regular audits, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure system data integrity.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Identify and resolve system or process issues affecting data integrity, drive continuous improvement and optimization of inventory systems, processes, and procedures to deliver minimal disruption by focusing on system enhancements to optimise efficiency, and generate daily reconciliations, investigate variances, and drive root-cause resolution
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Championing a strong safety, compliance, and operational best practice across all inventory activities.

About You

• Proven experience in managing inventory operations with accuracy and efficiency under high-pressure, high-volume conditions, such as back-to-school season—while effectively handling elevated stress
• Deep knowledge of inventory control or supply chain processes
• Strong data analysis and report development skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office and other office-based technologies.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and deliver measurable results.
• A natural inclination for problem-solving, process improvement, and driving change.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of working with COS

• Annual employee incentive schemes
• Generous Reward and Recognition programs
• Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to free Mental Health programs
• Birthday, Paid Parental Leave and Purchase Leave available
• Convenient location with free onsite parking
• Modern onsite gym
• Employee discounts on full product range
• Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
• Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

More about COS

When you join COS, you'll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self-Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Through the success of our business, COS has been proud to give back over $20 million to community through the Lyone Foundation. Each year through the Lyone Foundation, COS supports Australian charities who are focused on human welfare and are underfunded, allocating 1% of annual revenue to the foundation each year.

Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business. With over 750 employees located across every State of Australia, COS are leaders in our industry, and we're ready to welcome you onboard

How to Apply

Please follow the instructions on the application page regarding your Work History, Education and Qualifications. You can include a Cover letter and Resume to give us an overview of your previous relevant experience.

COS can offer you not just a job but a career.

If you are interested, we'd love to hear from you