Hands-On Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Marine Structures; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Structures on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a hands-on Purchasing & Inventory Officer / Storeperson to support the flow of materials across purchasing, inventory and warehouse operations. You will work with suppliers, production teams and warehouse staff to ensure timely ordering, receiving, recording and availability of materials.

The role combines purchasing administration with practical warehouse duties, including stock control, stocktakes and inventory reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, inventory control and warehousing.
• Exposure to purchasing and supplier coordination, including PO follow-up.
• Experience using an ERP or inventory management system.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with inventory and records.
• Good communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing in a team.
• Current forklift licence – essential.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders and assist with supplier quotations and pricing comparisons.
• Follow up suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, availability and lead times.
• Receive and check incoming goods against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Unload deliveries, organise stock and maintain clean, safe storage areas.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system, including transfers and adjustments.
• Conduct stocktakes and cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Pick, pack and issue materials to production teams as required.
• Maintain supplier and product records and assist with stock level monitoring and inventory reporting.
• Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment safely.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing, inventory and warehouse processes.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory control

Warehousing

ERP system

Forklift operation

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Marine Structures on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a hands-on Purchasing & Inventory Officer / Storeperson to support the flow of materials across purchasing, inventory and warehouse operations. You will work with suppliers, production teams and warehouse staff to ensure timely ordering, receiving, recording and availability of materials.

The role combines purchasing administration with practical warehouse duties, including stock control, stocktakes and inventory reporting.