Assistant Inventory Controller

From humble beginnings as a butcher shop, Primo is now a household name on a journey to being a purposeful food brand. We hold market leading positions, across a house of brands, in multiple categories from Smallgoods to Cheese Snacking.  

We are truly local for local, dedicated to serving our Customers and Consumers without politics: strategy, production and execution starts and ends here, and we are not burdened by the overbearing processes and approvals that often constrain companies of our size.

And last but not least, we are building a culture to match the ambition and we are proud to be part of the JBS Group.

About the Role

Primo Foods are recruiting for an Assistant Inventory Controller to support the Inventory Controller with maintaining inventory at optimal levels and avoiding undersupply/unavailability of Engineering consumable parts or materials. This is a permanent full-time wages position earning $26 per hour within our Maintenance team at our Wacol facility. 

Responsibilities include:

• Managing inventory activities day-to-day across Raw Side Maintenance areas.
• Support Purchasing as required with day-to-day purchasing activities.
• Constantly review and optimise stock levels.
• Complete monthly stocktake/cycle counts.
• Set up MRP ordering where this will create efficiency for the plant.
• Check/receipt ordered stock and manage despatch to internal employees.
• Assist with end of month procedures.
• Ensure accurate database (MM) management.
• Identify and manage obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure effective issuing controls are in place and monitored/managed on a daily basis.
• Run inventory analysis through SAP and report monthly.
• Prepare weekly reporting as required.
• Manage store locations physically in SAP.
• Oversee goods receipted and issued by Storeperson

About you:

• 2+ years working in Purchasing/Inventory Management role(s)
• Demonstrated Purchasing and stock management experience.
• Experience with SAP Purchasing/Inventory Management and end-to-end processes.
• Experience in managing inventory in an MRP environment.
• Forklift licence preferable, not mandatory.
• Demonstrated computer literacy in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Responds calmly in difficult situations maintaining a strong customer service focus.
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-skill.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.

Why work for Primo?

• Reward & Recognition program.
• Health insurance and retail discounts
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!