Inventory Controller

Cos; City of Parramatta; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym

Employee discounts

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice

Job summary

COS, based in Northmead, NSW, is seeking an Inventory Controller to manage and optimise stock levels for a high‑volume operation. You will work closely with Logistics to ensure accurate records and efficient stock flow to meet daily needs.

In this role you will perform cycle counts, generate regular reports, and drive continuous improvements while upholding safety and compliance across all inventory activities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing inventory operations in high‑volume environments.
• Deep knowledge of inventory control or supply chain processes.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office and related tools.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and results.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels and manage stock flow to minimise write-offs.
• Develop inventory benchmarks and planning aligned with operations and delivery goals.
• Collect and analyse data to identify trends and support decision‑making in Logistics.
• Lead cycle counts and stocktakes to ensure data integrity.
• Drive system/process improvements to minimise disruptions and optimise efficiency.
• Champion health, safety and compliance across inventory activities.

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Process improvement

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia's high growth private businesses. COS is a family owned and run Aussie business made up of a community of like‑minded people working towards a common goal. Our purpose is to keep Australian workers, patients and students healthy, safe and productive by providing products. Why? So we can deliver on our pledge to donate 1% of total revenue to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.

About The Role

Reporting to the DC Manager, the Inventory Controller position is to manage and maintain accurate records of all inventory within COS. This role ensures that inventory levels are optimised to meet operational requirements, minimise costs, and prevent stock shortages or excesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels and manage stock flow through the warehouse to ensure efficient use of resources and alignment with business goals and develop and implement inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Inventory Planning: Optimise planning and inventory control procedures by developing inventory benchmarks to enhance departmental performance and ensure alignment with operational strategies across safety, quality, next day delivery, and cost objectives, and investigation and development of corrective & preventative actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Reporting & Analysis: Collect and analyse inventory data to identify trends and variances, and prepare regular reports and insights to support decision‑making across Logistics and operations.
• Cycle Counts & Stocktakes: Uncover primary factors contributing to inventory discrepancies and lead efforts to ensure accurate reconciliations, plan and execute targeted cycle counts to maintain stock accuracy and minimise write‑offs, and conduct regular audits, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure system data integrity.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Identify and resolve system or process issues affecting data integrity, drive continuous improvement and optimisation of inventory systems, processes, and procedures to deliver minimal disruption by focusing on system enhancements to optimise efficiency, and generate daily reconciliations, investigate variances, and drive root‑cause resolution.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Championing a strong safety, compliance, and operational best practice across all inventory activities.

About You

• Proven experience in managing inventory operations with accuracy and efficiency under high‑pressure, high‑volume conditions, such as back‑to‑school season—while effectively handling elevated stress.
• Deep knowledge of inventory control or supply chain processes.
• Strong data analysis and report development skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office and other office‑based technologies.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and deliver measurable results.
• A natural inclination for problem‑solving, process improvement, and driving change.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits of working with COS

• Generous Reward and Recognition programs
• Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Access to free Mental Health programmes
• Birthday, Paid Parental Leave and Purchase Leave available
• Convenient location with free onsite parking
• Modern onsite gym
• Employee discounts on full product range
• Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
• Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available

More about COS

When you join COS, you'll be working for a growing, socially responsible organisation who provides equal employment opportunities to a talented and diverse team of passionate people, who live and breathe our 6 core values - Passionate, Results Driven, Innovative, Service Excellence, Self‐Reflective, and Family. Together, we work towards finding new and original ways to deliver on our Company Purpose: Keep Australian Workers Healthy, Safe and Productive.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Supply Chain, Strategy/Planning, and Customer Service

Industries

Retail Office Equipment

Northmead, New South Wales, Australia