Inventory Controller

OneMD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the medical sector is looking for an experienced Inventory Controller to manage inventory in their Melbourne operations. The ideal candidate will have a background in inventory management, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems like SAP. Key responsibilities include managing inventory levels, conducting audits, and reporting on expired stock. This full-time role offers an opportunity to impact patient well-being directly in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience in inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Understanding of short-dated and expired stock.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing inventory levels.
• Complete cycle counts, reconciliations, and stock-takes.
• Participate in audits regarding expired/quarantined stock.

Skills

Inventory management

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Understanding of short-dated and expired stock

Familiarity with consignment stock model

Job description

• Newly created position working in a close-knit team
• Ideally you have a background in the Medical Device industry but this role is open to experienced Inventory professionals from outside of MedTech

The Company

Our client is a well-established organisation specialising in Orthopaedic equipment (Trauma, Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction). Due to growth in the business, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Inventory Controller to join the Victorian Operations team based in Melbourne.

The Role

This permanent, full-time role is perfect for someone who understands the complexity of managing inventory in a dynamic business. Responsibilities include:

• Managing existing inventory levels and liaising with DCs and 3PLs around Australia
• Completing cycle counts, reconciliations & stock-takes
• Participation in audits (primarily regarding expired / quarantined stock)
• Completion of investigations into discrepancies and follow ups in the system
• Understanding of short-dated / expired stock
• Understanding of batch swaps
• Reporting on stock (eg. expired stock report from Excel)

About You

• You have a background inventory management with at least 18 months’ experience
• You have advanced Excel skills and have experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• You have an understanding of short-dated stock and have previously managed expired stock
• You're familiar with the consignment stock model and the associate challenges
• You’re excited to work in a nimble environment with high urgency and great personal fulfilment

If you’re excited to work in an industry and a role that directly impacts patient well-being, get in touch!