Inventory Coordinator

Western Port Manufacturing facility is looking for 2 x Inventory Controllers in our Paint Line Operations team based in Hastings (Western Port), VIC. As the Inventory Controller, you'll play a critical role in keeping our operations moving by coordinating inventory priorities across the Paint Lines and Customer Service Centre (CSC). Working closely with production, packing, despatch and supply chain teams, you'll ensure stock is visible, accurately controlled, and available to support customer commitments and operational performance. This position works a rotating day and afternoon roster, covering Monday to Thursday 6:30am–11:30pm and Friday 6:30am–2:30pm.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and prioritise inventory movements across interdepartmental transfers to support production and despatch requirements; Maintain visibility of stock availability, inventory status and storage capacity to optimise flow of material throughout the operation; Set priorities and plan activities to meet despatch and customer requirements; Ensure inventory accuracy and coil traceability through effective stock management, system transactions, audits and physical verification activities; Coordinate the management of surplus, downgraded, returned and rectification stock to maximise inventory utilisation and operational efficiency; Work collaboratively with cross functional departments to resolve inventory-related issues and minimise operational disruption; Investigate inventory discrepancies and support the resolution of stock-related issues that impact production or customer delivery performance; Support inventory investigations, ensuring appropriate containment and escalating issues; Identify and implement opportunities to improve inventory visibility, stock flow, communication and operational effectiveness; Obtain and maintain accreditations and competencies, providing hands-on support, and covering as flexible labour when required

Requirements

Experience in inventory control, supply chain, warehousing, logistics or manufacturing operations; Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively; Experience using inventory/warehouse management systems; Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining inventory accuracy and traceability; Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across operational teams; Sound problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset; A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others

Nice to have

Experience in high-volume manufacturing, steel processing, logistics or warehouse operations; Current High Risk Work Licences (crane and forklift); Knowledge of inventory management platforms

Benefits

Lifelong learning culture with opportunities to learn and develop; Positive, inclusive work environment focused on safety and wellbeing; Work-life flexibility through the B-flex program