Inventory Controller

**Want to elevate your career to a higher level? Come join Australia's largest flight Caterer and award winning Retail partner.**

We are looking for a motivated, highly organized and experienced **Inventory Controller** to join our Retail Team, based at our world class production facility in Crestmead.

**More about this role**:
This position is responsible for monitoring inventory, forecasting and coordinating all the movements of finished goods to our customer, ensuring high on time delivery completion and efficient inhouse processes.

The role will manage our multi-million dollar inventory portfolio across two businesses, including multiple warehouses across Queensland. Some travel will be required (at least once a fortnight) to the Southern end of Gold Coast (Airport) where our National Bakery business is located.

**In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are**:

- Coordinate accurate completion of monthly stocktakes for all goods for both locations.
- Complete monthly inventory and data analysis reports, to review stock on hand, par levels and consumption rates.
- Track incoming and outgoing goods, as well as work in progress (WIP)
- Use our software systems to accurately monitor stock levels, adhering to customer change requirements and ad hoc orders
- Coordinate movement of stock between locations when required.
- Support the Procurement Manager with strategy, processes & organisational goals
- Assist with onsite audits at both catering and warehouse locations
- Work closely with the Planning team to anticipate forecasted future supply
- Inform customers of inventory updates and any schedule changes
- Monitor supplier performance and identify any discrepancies including invoicing
- Provide regular updates to the Procurement Manager on expiry dates of stock, on hold inventory and any losses or discrepancies
- Contribute to a 'safety first' culture & environment

**What do you need to be successful in securing this role?**
- Demonstrated success in a similar role with strong work ethic.
- Deep understanding of end-to-end procurement processes, and the commercial maturity to adapt to changing market conditions.
- Minimum 3 years experience within Logistics and Inventory Control
- Knowledge of ERP system (ideally JDE or Oracle based system)
- Must be detail orientated and have proficiency in Analysis and Forecasting
- Available to travel within Queensland between Gold Coast and Brisbane.
- Ability to work independently, organise and manage your own workload
- Experience with Inventory Management Systems would be beneficial
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Forklift License preferred but not essential

**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive salary.
- 5 weeks Annual Leave.
- Free staff parking onsite, including daily staff meals and uniforms
- Be part of a close knit and dedicated team with wonderful modern office.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

**Your employer**:
Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia's largest inflight catering and retail partner, food manufacturing and retail, travel retail technology, and airport lounge management. Chosen by many of the world's top airlines, we operate 16 catering facilities across 10 cities, employ over 4,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 250 thousand flights each year.

**Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you**

To start the journey of joining our operational team, click the link below and upload your resume and cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.