Inventory Controller

World Kinect; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

World Fuel is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to manage storage, inventory accuracy, and procurement support for major projects in Brisbane. This hands-on role ensures materials and equipment are available when needed, coordinating with project teams, suppliers, and operations to maintain stock integrity.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in warehousing or logistics, strong inventory controls, and experience with project environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in stores, warehousing, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in project-driven environments such as Defence, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, or Heavy Industry.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks and shipping containers.
• Strong inventory control and warehouse management experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, store, and issue materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between warehouse, project, and operational locations.
• Support procurement activities including expediting and supplier coordination.
• Assist with domestic and international shipments.

Skills

Stores/Warehousing

Materials management

Logistics

Supply chain operations

Tools

SAP

IBM Maximo

MS Excel

Job description

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Inventory Controller

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Join a Team That Keeps Critical Projects Moving

World Fuel is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to support major project activities through effective warehouse operations, Project inventory management, materials coordination, and procurement support.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on operational environment, takes pride in maintaining accurate project inventory and stores processes, and wants to contribute to high-profile projects in a growing and dynamic industry.

You’ll play a critical role ensuring materials, equipment, and resources are available when needed while working closely with project team, procurement staff, suppliers, and operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

Warehouse & Stores Operations

• Receive, inspect, store, and issue materials and equipment.
• Quality Control Inspections developed from engineering support documentation
• Safely load and unload trucks and shipping containers from suppliers.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
• Conduct stock takes, cycle counts, and inventory management.
• Ensure warehouse and storage areas remain organised, safe, and compliant.

Materials & Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment requirements.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between warehouse, project, and operational locations.
• Maintain material traceability and inventory accuracy.
• Support material forecasting and stock planning activities.

Procurement & Logistics Support

• Support procurement activities including expediting and supplier coordination.
• Assist with domestic and international shipments.
• Coordinate incoming deliveries and outbound freight.
• Support importation and transportation activities for project materials and equipment.
• Work closely with suppliers and logistics providers to ensure timely delivery.

Project Support

• Provide stores and procurement support to project teams and key stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve logistics and warehousing efficiency and resilience.
• Contribute to supplier evaluation activities that support Australian Industry Capability (AIC) objectives.

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• 5+ years of experience in stores, warehousing, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in a project-driven environment such as:

o Defence

o Engineering

o Construction

o Manufacturing

o Oil & Gas

o Heavy Industry

• Experience loading and unloading trucks and shipping containers.
• Strong inventory control and warehouse management experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current Driver’s License.
• Current MHE (Material Handling Equipment) License.
• Full Australian working rights.

Desirable

• Experience work with the EPR (SAP) software application.
• Experience work with the IBM Maximo software application.
• Experience controlling the movements and storage of dangerous goods products.
• Experience working with international suppliers.
• Experience coordinating freight, imports, and export logistics.
• Experience supporting procurement and supply chain activities in project environments.

What Will Make You Successful

We’re looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership and works independently.
• Has strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Enjoys working in a hands-on warehouse environment.
• Communicates effectively with suppliers, project teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Can manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Understands the importance of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Why Join World Fuel?

• Be part of a growing project and operations team.
• Support critical Defence and industrial projects.
• Diverse work across stores, logistics, procurement, and project support.
• Opportunity to work with domestic and international suppliers.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Long-term career development opportunities within logistics, procurement, and project operations.

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World Fuel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd