Inventory Controller: Hybrid & Data-Driven Growth

MUJI Retail (Australia); City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus up to 15% based on performance

Staff and family discounts

Hybrid work option: 2 days work from

Career progression

Learning and development

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Job summary

MUJI Retail Australia is seeking an Inventory Controller to optimise stock across our stores and support supply processes. You will work with internal teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time, reducing excess inventory and improving sales performance.

You will analyse sales trends, coordinate with warehouses, and help drive continuous improvements in stock control, forecasting, and store collaboration.

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office Suite, with a track record of high data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data, resolve discrepancies, and make data-driven operational decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport across store teams, warehouse personnel, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence, and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet strict deadlines, and work independently.
• Administration or retail experience with an understanding of the stock allocation process, inventory forecasting or supply chain workflows is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and updating allocation plans based on sales trends and store needs, maintaining optimal stock balance across all stores.
• Monitoring daily and weekly sales to perform sell-through analysis on seasonal lines, generate monthly volume forecasts for stakeholders, and report inventory insights to drive timely decision‑making.
• Partnering with warehouse operations to prioritise order receiving, processing, and shipping to protect store inventory levels and support sales trends.
• Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies, implementing corrective actions, and identifying enhancements to maintain data accuracy and improve stock control.
• Partnering with store teams on pricing, promotions, and inventory enquiries, conducting regular store visits and collaborating with Merchandisers to analyse performance and drive sales growth.

Skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional teamwork

Time management

Independent working

Retail/stock knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Retail Management, or related

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

MUJI Retail Australia is seeking an Inventory Controller to optimise stock across our stores and support supply processes. You will work with internal teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time, reducing excess inventory and improving sales performance.

You will analyse sales trends, coordinate with warehouses, and help drive continuous improvements in stock control, forecasting, and store collaboration.