Inventory Control Leader - Hybrid, Drive Accuracy

Optus Enterprise; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangement

On-site facilities

Job summary

Optus is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager based in Macquarie Park, Sydney, to govern the enterprise inventory management across Optus Networks, facilities, the national distribution centre and partner locations. You’ll lead a blended team and drive improvements in accuracy, visibility, compliance and operational efficiency.

You'll oversee stock movements, cycle counting, stocktakes and control disciplines, partnering with Technology and process owners on ERP delivery, testing,

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, spares management, or related discipline across multiple locations.
• Experience managing inventory held by third-party logistics providers, distribution centres, contractors or field-support partners.
• Strong understanding of stock movements, reconciliation, cycle counting, stocktakes, inventory status and variances.
• Experience implementing or improving ERP, warehouse management systems, workflows, controls and reporting.
• Proven ability to improve inventory accuracy, compliance, data quality and visibility through root-cause analysis and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee end-to-end inventory management across Optus-controlled and partner locations.
• Establish and maintain inventory control standards, procedures, and operating disciplines across the network.
• Govern receipts, issues, transfers, returns, repairs, disposals and adjustments with proper authorization.
• Drive improvements in accuracy, visibility, and stock status across locations.
• Lead cycle counting, reconciliation, and exception management; investigate variances.
• Coordinate annual stocktake program including scope, resources, variance validation and corrective actions.
• Lead adoption and continuous improvement of inventory processes, systems, reporting and controls.
• Coach and develop a blended team of permanent and contract Inventory Controllers; build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Supply chain

ERP systems

Data quality

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

People leadership

Education

Supply chain qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Optus is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager based in Macquarie Park, Sydney, to govern the enterprise inventory management across Optus Networks, facilities, the national distribution centre and partner locations. You’ll lead a blended team and drive improvements in accuracy, visibility, compliance and operational efficiency.

You'll oversee stock movements, cycle counting, stocktakes and control disciplines, partnering with Technology and process owners on ERP delivery, testing,