Inventory Analyst

Blackbook Executive Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbook Executive Pty is seeking a commercially minded Inventory Analyst to join our Australian FMCG team. The role focuses on analyzing inventory data, identifying trends, investigating discrepancies and supporting commercial decision-making.

You will monitor stock levels, interpret data for insights, and work with internal stakeholders to improve stock availability and working capital. This is a full-time, on-site contract with potential for permanency for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as Inventory Analyst or in an inventory-focused role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to read, interpret and investigate data.
• Commercially minded with understanding of how inventory impacts business performance.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Proactive approach with problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working full-time on-site in a busy FMCG operation.

Responsibilities

• Analyse inventory data, identify trends and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels, inventory accuracy and stock movements.
• Interpret data to provide meaningful insights for commercial decision-making.
• Identify inventory risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with internal stakeholders to support inventory optimisation and operational performance.
• Prepare reporting and provide recommendations to improve stock availability and working capital.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

Job description

Full-time, on-site position within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

The Company

An exciting opportunity to join a growing Australian-owned FMCG business in a fast-paced environment! We are looking for a commercially minded Inventory Analyst who enjoys working with data, investigating discrepancies and identifying opportunities to improve inventory performance. This is an ongoing contract opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right person.

The Role

• Analyse inventory data, identify trends and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels, inventory accuracy and stock movements.
• Interpret data to provide meaningful insights and support commercial decision-making.
• Identify inventory risks, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support inventory optimisation and operational performance.
• Prepare reporting and provide recommendations to improve stock availability and working capital.

About You

• Previous experience in an Inventory Analyst or inventory-focused role within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to read, interpret and investigate data.
• Commercially minded, with an understanding of how inventory impacts business performance.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working full-time on-site within a busy FMCG operation.

What's On Offer

This is an ongoing contract opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position for the right person.