Inventory Coordinator - Dandenong South Vic

THE COMPANY

The Woodhouse Timber Company is an Australian owned and established business that services the Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victorian, South Australian and Western Australian markets with premium building products.

Operating under an exclusive wholesale supply chain model, Woodhouse distributes its product ranges through a recognised network of Building Material and Hardware Merchants; Home Centre Outlets; and Truss and Wall frame manufacturers.

Our range includes Structural and Decorative Remanufactured Plantation Pine products for internal and external building projects and applications.

The Vision

We are fast, flexible and frequent, providing customers with quality products and service, futureproofing our business.

THE ROLE

We currently have a full-time position in the role of Inventory Coordinator to join our Inventory (afternoon shift) Team, in Dandenong South, Victoria.

This hands-on role is responsible for inventory management and other operational-based functions for Woodhouse Timber at their Branch. 

Provides day-to-day accountability for stock inventory, monitoring volumes, flow, accuracy and corrective actions. The IC (Inventory Coordinator) will oversee inventory-related projects and assignments. This is a hybrid role which will also include supporting the warehouse operations on a daily basis as directed by the Warehouse Management Team.

This role reports directly to the Warehouse Management Team (Warehouse Manager/ Supervisor) and has a strong working relationship with the Supply Chain team.

A key focus of this role is to support the execution of Woodhouse’s vision:

“We are fast, flexible and frequent, providing customers with quality products and service, futureproofing our business”.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety

• Safety-focused with general knowledge of WHS policies and procedures including injuries & related safety incidents;
• Ensure adherence to the Woodhouse Timber Health and Safety Policies and Procedures including all relevant online training modules;
• Adherence to all safety regulations, legislative requirements, safe work methods statements, SOP’s and processes;
• Promote total job safety and environmental awareness;
• Ensure that hazards are identified, risk assessed, and control measures are planned and implemented in consultation with relevant employees and the State Operations Manager;
• Supervise and train production staff, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures and safety protocols;
• Assist with warehouse risk assessments including monthly site audit and WH&S support, where requested; and
• Adherence to upholding WHS regulations.

Operational

• Follow inventory best practices and other standard operations procedures; 
• Setting up and completing all stock cycle counts for each month. This also includes preparation and execution of yearly stocktake when required;
• Approval/ rejection of pending updates on a daily basis;
• Implement and control quarantined & damaged stock procedures including stock adjustments, secondary sales and isolation of products when required;
• Assist with warehouse layout including zones, dedicated bins, bin rules, pick paths, minimum and maximum inventory and replenishment parameters;
• Investigate stock discrepancies and provide rectification, including stock adjustments and provide IA codes to finance when required;
• Resolution of daily ERP uploads, reconciliation errors and TRANS bins, for monthly close;
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities and corrective action for inventory;
• Communicate potential interruptions, out-of-stocks and oversupply to the Warehouse Management Team as well as the Supply Chain team for resolution;
• Assist with relevant reporting, including but not limited to, racking reports (empty racking reports and 50% full racking report). 
• Assist with driving improvement in racking utilisation and reduction in equipment travel time;
• Coordinate and follow through with credit process (RA’s), including adjustments;
• Assist with incoming goods received including containers and transfer; 
• Assist with outbound order scheduling, creating connotes/ manifests and booking transport;
• Assist with sourcing minor materials and consumables as required, including but not limited to wrapping/strapping materials;
• Participate in Woodhouse projects as directed by the Warehouse Management Team; and
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Warehouse Management Team including but not limited to picking/ packing, replenishments, loading and unloading, scanning PODs, editing, releasing and invoicing orders as examples.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Knowledge of inventory and supply chain coordination;
• Experience in the use of RF scanners;
• Ability to work autonomously;
• Possess Yellow Card (scissor Lift) and Forklift licence (or willingness to obtain a forklift licence);
• Excellent organisation and efficient time management skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to problem solve and make sound decisions under pressure;
• Experience with NetSuite (ERP) and HighJump (WMS), highly regarded; and
• Certificate III Warehousing Operations, highly regarded.

RELATIONSHIPS

• The Inventory Co-Ordinator reports directly to the relevant Warehouse Management Team;
• Will consult with other business departments;
• Work closely with the Customer Service and supply chain team; and
• Interacts with WMS support or Woodhouse IT for system concerns/ changes.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Birthday Leave, to celebrate you;
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing program;
• Discounted Private Health Insurance;
• Discounted gym membership;
• Regular functions (i.e. Staff Monthly lunches, mid/end year parties) compliments of Woodhouse;
• Supportive friendly culture and environment; and
• Opportunity for training and career development.

Woodhouse embraces and values equity, inclusion and diversity, along with our strong commitment to Safety.

If you are looking for the next step in your career and want to work for a company where you are genuinely appreciated and supported apply now!

Please note only those candidates successfully shortlisted will be contacted.

No recruitment agency applications please.