Inventory Manager

4 weeks ago


Dandenong, Australia Ventura Bus Lines Full time

Inventory Manager

Manage the efficient sourcing, ordering and distribution of parts to help ensure Workshop Operations can prepare, maintain and operate our Fleet for customers.

The Role

This position reports to the Procurement Manager and overseas the management of the inventory control across 12 depots. The successful applicant will be based at the Dandenong depot. This position will involve frequent travel to all the Ventura depots around Melbourne.

Main responsibilities include:

  • Assist workshop staff in preparing, maintain and operate Fleet in accordance with the Bus Safety Act 2009 through efficient sourcing, ordering and distribution of parts.
  • Maintaining warehouse housekeeping, including stock levels and locations
  • Submit KPI monthly reporting, add extra KPI’s to control losses and leakages
  • Manage staff and apprentices.
  • Train new staff members on all aspects of TIMS (computer system) and stock management
  • Conduct monthly meetings with Parts Interpreters (team of 7) to ensure employees are on track.
  • Source parts and raise purchase orders for stock and special purchases as requested.
  • Finalise store refurbishments as required
  • Streamline parts ordering process across depots.
  • Undertake Store Audits
  • Run cycle stock counts, full stock counts and oil and lube counts
  • Manage staff leave & pay when Procurement Manager is on leave

What are we looking for?

You will be a proactive thinker with an extremely high attention to detail. Your exceptional communication and commitment to providing the highest levels of service to your customers is essential to your ongoing success in this position. Your willingness to be a friendly, approachable and cooperative Manager will be well regarded and valued. In addition, we are seeking:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role (Inventory, Logistics, Procurement, Warehousing, Purchasing)
  • Logistics related qualification highly regarded
  • Adaptable and ability to learn new systems efficiently
  • Computer skills – Intermediate to Advanced (Microsoft)
  • Experience in heavy commercial parts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage demanding workload

What we offer:

If you are seeking a change and want to contribute to the community, Ventura is the right move for you. We offer:

  • Competitive base salary, fully maintained company tool of trade vehicle, company mobile phone and laptop
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • The chance to be part of a company that values safety, reliability, and excellence.

Our culture

At Ventura, we want our people to love coming to work, drive innovative ideas and strive to deliver service; That’s what drives a better future When customers step onto our buses, they know they are in safe hands with our friendly, highly trained drivers. When they talk to us, they know they’re talking to our compassionate customer service team. Behind the scenes, our head office employees are the best at what they do.

How to Apply

At Ventura we are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise we are strengthened by diversity.

If you share our values, then don’t miss this opportunity and click ‘Apply Now’

About Ventura

Ventura has been moving people since 1924, we’re more than just buses on wheels - We have been providing dependable, friendly and sustainable bus services for 100 Years Leading the industry in transitioning our fleet into zero emmission buses. With over 1700 employees and over 950 buses and coaches, Ventura carries more than 30 million passengers across Melbourne each year.


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