Inventory Controller

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Inventory Controller at our Derrimut Site. As an Inventory Controller, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining accurate inventory levels, ensuring efficient stock movement, and optimizing inventory processes. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams. If you have a passion for inventory management and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!

Key responsibilities & Duties

• Carry out cycle counts on selected items based on a review of upcoming production using the master schedule. Manage and run planned stock takes and random stock checks.
• Write and maintain accurate written procedures for all main inventory control processes and functions. 
• Ensure materials are ready and available for production as and when required. 
• Work closely with planning and production team to ensure required supply is assured for future production.
• Coordinate third party stock control, customers annual stock takes including the pre and post follow up and preparations.
• Prepare monthly stock reports for 3PL customers. This should involve the physical checking of stock against, system stocks, and customers’ stock figures. 
• Investigation of any discrepancies and subsequent reporting to management.
• Review and identification of slow and obsolete stock both owned and customer owned. Follow through with customers/suppliers and arrange to return or disposal of obsolete stock.
• Execute systems reconciliation, identify stock discrepancies between the 2 systems (MYOB & WMS) and correct any discrepancy.

To be considered for this role the following skills and experience are essential:

• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in a production/warehousing environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and excellent knowledge of inventory management software / WMS.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience in a production/warehousing environment.
• Planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under limited supervision and independently.

About the DGL Group 

At DGL Group, we focus on solving problems for our customers. We are a diversified industrial group of companies, offering end-to-end supply chain service, including chemical and industrial formulation and manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, waste management and environmental solutions. 

With more than 4,200 customers and 750+ employees, we operate across Australia and New Zealand, as well as internationally. We are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and are on a trajectory of significant growth – which brings enormous opportunities for the right candidate. 

Recruiters: We recruit internally so please don’t send us candidates or contact our managers. We’ll contact you if we require your support. 

Privacy collection notice

As part of the application process, we ask you for private information such as your name, contact details, qualifications, employment experience, your right to work in the relevant location and, in some cases, medical information. If you move ahead to the next step, this will also include reference checks and potentially personality profiling. This information provides us with an insight into how suitable you are for the role. 

Any information obtained is confidential and managed by the relevant recruiting team member. We store the information securely, and it can be accessed only by nominated people in the company. It is not provided to any third party without your written consent. Where the law requires, the information may be provided in line with the legal direction. By applying for this role, you consent to the collection of private information in line with this notice.