Inventory Controller

Nu-Pure; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nu-Pure Beverages is a leading Australian contract manufacturer seeking an Inventory Controller to join the Truganina team. The role focuses on inventory control, stock accuracy and optimisation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, on a non-rotating 6:00am–6:00pm day roster with overtime opportunities.

As Inventory Controller, you will manage day-to-day inventory, cycle counts, goods receipting and reporting, supporting production requirements and continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control, warehousing or distribution, ideally within an FMCG environment.
• Experience conducting stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Exposure to SAP, Oracle or similar ERP/WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily cycle counts and inventory checks.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through stock reconciliation and discrepancy investigation.
• Manage the receipting of raw materials, finished goods and returns.
• Perform SAP/Oracle inventory reconciliations and stock adjustments.
• Ensure raw materials are staged and available for production requirements.
• Coordinate stock movements with warehouse and production teams.
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide accurate inventory data.
• Organise interstate stock transfers as required.
• Manage damaged stock and NCR-related inventory issues.
• Support initiatives to optimise inventory levels and stock control processes.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, quality and WHS standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Pressure management

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

MS Office

Job description

Nu-Pure Beverages is one of Australia's largest contract manufacturers of bottled water and ready-to-drink beverages. We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Inventory Controller to join our Truganina team.

This is a permanent day shift position focused on inventory control, stock accuracy and inventory optimisation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working an 84-hour / 7-shift fortnight on a non-rotating 6:00am to 6:00pm roster, with overtime opportunities available.

Working closely with Warehouse, Production, Purchasing and Dispatch teams, you will play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy and ensuring materials are available to support production.

About The Role

As an Inventory Controller, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of inventory, including stock reconciliation, cycle counting, goods receipting and inventory reporting. You will help maintain high inventory accuracy while supporting production requirements and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily cycle counts and inventory checks
• Maintain inventory accuracy through stock reconciliation and discrepancy investigation
• Manage the receipting of raw materials, finished goods and returns
• Perform SAP/Oracle inventory reconciliations and stock adjustments
• Ensure raw materials are staged and available for production requirements
• Coordinate stock movements with warehouse and production teams
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide accurate inventory data
• Organise interstate stock transfers as required
• Manage damaged stock and quality-related inventory issues through the NCR process
• Support initiatives to optimise inventory levels and improve stock control processes
• Maintain compliance with food safety, quality and workplace health and safety standards

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in inventory control, warehousing or distribution, ideally within an FMCG environment
• Experience conducting stocktakes, cycle counts and inventory reconciliations
• Exposure to SAP, Oracle or similar ERP/WMS systems
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement
• A strong focus on safety, quality and operational excellence

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time employment
• Non-rotating day shift roster
• Overtime opportunities available
• Growing Australian manufacturing business
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing development and career progression opportunities

If you're an organised inventory professional looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing Australian manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.