Inventory Controller

Hvo; Ravensworth; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Training and development

Long service leave

Health and fitness benefits

Gym membership reimbursements

Health programs

Relocation assistance

Salary sacrifice options

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Glencore Ravensworth Operations is seeking an Inventory Controller to maintain stock accuracy and support safe, reliable mining operations.

You will manage aged, obsolete and surplus inventory, coordinate stocktakes, and ensure SAP transactions are accurate. A forklift licence and experience with SAP MM/S4HANA are highly regarded. This role offers strong career development and a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in warehousing, logistics, or a related discipline.
• Experience maintaining high inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Experience with aged, obsolete, surplus inventory management.
• Experience with critical spares and bulk consumables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate discrepancies.
• Commitment to safety and data integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with SAP MM / SAP S/4HANA is highly regarded.
• Forklift licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy and optimise stock for safe operations.
• Identify and manage aged, obsolete, surplus inventory; reduce excess stock.
• Manage day-to-day bulk consumables to support maintenance.
• Support inventory optimisation across critical spares and repairables.
• Coordinate stocktakes, cycle counts, and audits; investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure inventory transactions and stock movements are processed in SAP.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align inventory with equipment reliability.
• Identify opportunities to reduce working capital and maximise value.

Skills

Inventory control

SAP MM / SAP S/4HANA

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Warehousing or logistics qualification

Forklift licence

Tools

SAP MM

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Ravensworth Operations | Reliable – Adaptive – Valued Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation. Inventory Controller Ravensworth Operations Ravensworth, NSW Ravensworth Operations comprises of Ravensworth Open Cut and the Coal Handling Preparation Plant that provides high quality coal for the export market. The operation has approval to mine over 14Mtpa, with a long life of mine. Ideally located in NSW Hunter Valley near Singleton, willing applicants have the opportunity to live, work and play in a region that is synonymous with revitalisation and growth, is community minded and offers a mix of affordable living, quality education and outstanding sports and recreation facilities. We are a dynamic mine committed to delivering safety and performance. Our success is underpinned by our values of openness, simplicity, integrity, safety, responsibility and entrepreneurialism, that are embedded at every level of our operation. We promote a culture of growth and development and reward dedicated people who are ambassadors of our values and have the drive to be leaders in their field. Come join our team and enjoy the rewards of a fulfilling career with an operation renowned for being Reliable ~ Adaptive ~ Valued.

The Role

• Playing a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, optimising stock and supporting safe, reliable and efficient operations
• Proactively identify, analyse, and manage aged, obsolete, and surplus inventory, driving initiatives to reduce excess stock, recover value, and optimise inventory holdings.
• Manage the day-to-day bulk consumables to ensure stock levels support operational and maintenance requirements.
• Support inventory optimisation initiatives across critical spares, repairable components to improve inventory performance and operational reliability.
• Coordinate stocktakes, cycle counts, and inventory audits, including variance review, and investigation of discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
• Ensure inventory transactions and stock movements are accurately processed in SAP.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure inventory strategies support equipment reliability and operational continuity.
• Support business objectives by identifying opportunities to reduce working capital, improve inventory utilisation, and maximise value from inventory investments.

About you

• Relevant qualifications in warehousing, logistics, supply chain, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience maintaining high levels of inventory accuracy and integrity through effective inventory control practices.
• Proven capability in inventory optimisation, including the management of aged, obsolete, surplus, and slow-moving inventory.
• Previous experience managing critical spares, repairable components, bulk consumables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, interpret inventory data, and implement effective solutions that improve inventory performance and control.
• A commitment to safety and a sound understanding of the role inventory management plays in supporting maintenance activities, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
• A proactive, hands‑on, and reliable approach, with the ability to take ownership, work independently, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles, warehouse processes, inventory optimisation strategies, and inventory systems.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across warehouse, maintenance, planning, and operational teams.
• Experience with SAP Materials Management (MM), SAP S/4HANA, or similar ERP systems, along with strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills, will be highly regarded.
• Relevant qualifications in warehousing, logistics, supply chain, or a related discipline.
• A current forklift operating licence or willingness to obtain one.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in inventory control within a warehouse environment, preferably in mining or a similar operational setting.
• They will take pride in their work, lead by example through a strong work ethic, and consistently demonstrate a commitment to safety and data integrity.
• They will have strong attention to detail, along with the ability to be organised and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• They work well in a team environment, communicating effectively and supporting colleagues to achieve daily operational goals.

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package including short-term performance-based bonuses.
• A focus on your career progression including Training and development, tailored personal development plans, career pathways and tertiary educational assistance.
• Access to Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave
• Access to a Glencore’s “Fit For Life” Scheme offering health and fitness benefits as well as discounts to over 400 retailers
• Gym Membership reimbursements/RavActive Initiative (reimbursement for health and fitness related activities)
• Access to health programs including EAP
• Relocation assistance (subject to eligibility)
• Salary sacrifice options
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave per year

For further information please contact Kellie Kramer, Supply Superintendent, on 0409 737 582

Applications close: Tuesday 27th October 2026

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