Inventory Control Specialist

Ingersoll-Rand plc; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand plc seeks an Inventory Controller to maintain accurate stock records across CAPS Australia and support movement of inventory. You will plan cycle counts, investigate variances and coordinate corrective actions to ensure reliable system records and availability for operations and customers.

Core duties include maintaining master data, reconciling stock transfers, and supporting audits while working with warehouse staff to ensure timely processing of transactions and adherence to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory control, warehousing, supply chain or a similar operational role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records, stock statuses, warehouse locations and bin locations in Pronto.
• Plan and coordinate the cycle-count program and support scheduled stocktakes across warehouses and branches.
• Investigate stock variances, identify root causes and coordinate timely corrective actions.
• Review and control inventory adjustments, transfers, receipts, issues and returns in accordance with approved procedures and delegated authority.
• Monitor negative stock, unallocated stock, receipting errors and other inventory exceptions and ensure they are resolved promptly.
• Manage quarantine, damaged, non-conforming, obsolete and excess stock records and coordinate their appropriate disposition.
• Maintain inventory master data and support the accuracy of item, location, unit-of-measure and stocking information.
• Retain appropriate supporting records and maintain an audit trail for inventory transactions and adjustments.
• Review minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder settings and replenishment parameters in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor stock availability, shortages, backorders and excess or slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate inter-branch and warehouse stock transfers to support demand and improve stock utilisation.
• Support inventory planning by providing accurate stock information, usage data and exception reporting.
• Assist with the reduction of aged, obsolete and surplus inventory.
• Work with warehouse personnel to ensure all receipts, picks, returns, transfers and dispatches are processed accurately and on time.
• Support effective warehouse layout, stock identification, bin discipline and location control.
• Assist branch store personnel with inventory queries, stock transfers, order issues and stock-level reviews.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on inventory procedures and correct Pronto transactions.
• Coordinate the investigation and resolution of supplier, freight and customer-related inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain inventory reports covering accuracy, cycle counts, adjustments, variances, ageing, stock availability and other agreed measures.
• Identify recurring process failures and work with the Inventory and Warehouse Manager to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives in Pronto and warehouse processes to increase automation, visibility and efficiency.
• Develop, document and maintain inventory procedures, work instructions and control standards.
• Participate in audits and provide inventory records and supporting evidence when required.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Managers.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehousing

Supply chain

ERP system

Pronto

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Pronto

Job description

Ingersoll Rand plc seeks an Inventory Controller to maintain accurate stock records across CAPS Australia and support movement of inventory. You will plan cycle counts, investigate variances and coordinate corrective actions to ensure reliable system records and availability for operations and customers.

Core duties include maintaining master data, reconciling stock transfers, and supporting audits while working with warehouse staff to ensure timely processing of transactions and adherence to