Inventory Controller with Forklift Licence

Cogent Resources; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cogent Resources seeks an experienced Inventory Controller to join a healthcare supply chain operations team in Australia. The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy, performing cycle counts, and supporting daily warehouse tasks with a mandatory LF Forklift Licence.

You will use RF scanners and a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to record stock movements, manage putaway and replenishment, and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Receiving and Despatch teams.

Qualifications

• Current LF Forklift Licence is essential.
• Experience in inventory control and stock management.
• Experience conducting cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Ability to investigate stock discrepancies and resolve issues.
• Experience using RF scanners and WMS.

Responsabilités

• Manage daily inventory control and stock management activities.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with regular stocktakes.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and identify root causes of variances.
• Use RF scanners and WMS to maintain accurate stock records.
• Perform putaway, replenishment and stock location management.
• Maintain pallet control and ensure inventory processes are followed.
• Operate a forklift safely to move, store and replenish stock as required.
• Update inventory records and ensure stock movements are recorded accurately.
• Liaise with Operations, Receiving and Despatch teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Support daily warehouse activities to maintain operational efficiency.

Connaissances

LF Forklift Licence

Inventory control

Stock management

Cycle counts

Stocktakes

RF scanners

WMS

Accuracy

Organisational skills

Outils

RF scanners

WMS

Description du poste

Inventory Controller with Forklift Licence

Our client is a leading provider of healthcare supply chain and distribution services, supporting the delivery of essential healthcare products across Australia. They are committed to maintaining efficient warehouse operations, accurate inventory management and reliable service to their customers.

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to join our client’s warehouse team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, investigating stock discrepancies and supporting daily warehouse operations. A current LF Forklift Licence is essential, as forklift operation is a mandatory requirement of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily inventory control and stock management activities.

Conduct cycle counts and assist with regular stocktakes.

Investigate stock discrepancies and identify the root causes of inventory variances.

Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to maintain accurate stock records.

Perform putaway, replenishment and stock location management.

Maintain pallet control and ensure inventory processes are followed.

Operate a forklift safely to move, store and replenish stock as required.

Update inventory records and ensure stock movements are recorded accurately.

Liaise with Operations, Receiving and Despatch teams to resolve inventory issues.

Support daily warehouse activities to maintain operational efficiency.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A current LF Forklift Licence – essential.

Previous experience in inventory control and stock management.

Experience conducting cycle counts and stocktakes.

Proven ability to investigate stock discrepancies and resolve inventory issues.

Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS).

Knowledge of putaway, replenishment and warehouse location management.

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with various warehouse teams.

About You

You are a reliable, proactive and detail-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring efficient warehouse operations.

You have a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies. You are comfortable balancing inventory administration with practical warehouse duties, including forklift operation, in a fast-paced environment.