Inventory Controller – NSW Logistics

• Permanent Full-Time Role
• Attractive Salary + Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities

We are Lactalis Australia

We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the world’s largest producer of dairy goods.  With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products—milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.

At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.

Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.

We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient.  Our brands, people and know how define who we are. We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us. Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!

About this Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to join our Distribution Centre (DC) team in Lidcombe. Reporting to the DC Manager, you will be responsible for inventory management of products into and out of our DC.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the finished product stock controls on a daily basis, driving outcomes across both the provision of excellent customer service whilst simultaneously minimising company losses through stock dumps and poor inventory management. A key aspect of the role is liaising with both internal and external customers, therefore you must be an exceptional communicator with a strong customer service focus.

The Inventory manager must have a strong focus on policy, process and controls within the distribution centre, and ensure the appropriate resources are allocated to achieve results across these areas.  The role requires an outward focus, demonstrated through the performance of activities such as SOH reviews, days cover, fulfilment, rotation, MLOR and lead time reviews, DC capacity to support a plan.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be able to demonstrate 5+ years in inventory management, processes and system driven abilities to improve performance
• Ability to lead and develop a team, and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience in Inventory slotting considering key goals and efficiencies
• Exposure to SAP would be advantageous but is not essential.
• You will work well within a team environment and have a genuine commitment to getting it right the first time, every time.
• We are seeking an applicant with strong analytical skills paired with the pragmatism and tenacity to drive successful outcomes across the management of inventory across the NSW distribution network.

If you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.

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