Inventory Coordinator

The Recruitment Alternative Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New office space within the warehouse

Hands-on skill development

Job summary

The Recruitment Alternative – Oakleigh South VIC is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to manage day-to-day stock control in a hands-on, on-site role. You will oversee inbound/outbound movements, ensure accuracy across locations, and maintain ERP records with a focus on continuous improvement.

You’ll lead a small team, work across warehouse processes, and support Operations Management with reporting. A strong eye for detail and organisational prowess are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of inventory control or warehouse coordination experience.
• Knowledge of core warehouse processes: receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, dispatch and cycle counts.
• Comfortable splitting time between warehouse floor and inventory/ERP systems.
• Strong organisational skills with leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily inbound and outbound stock movements, with put-away, replenishment and location accuracy across the warehouse.
• Ensure received stock is checked, recorded, and allocated to correct locations; assist with inbound planning and capacity management.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP; ensure stock movements are logged digitally rather than handwritten notes.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and assist with root-cause analysis and regular cycle counts/stocktakes.
• Monitor pallet/product locations to maintain an efficient warehouse layout and daily end-of-shift reset.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse coordination

Stock control

ERP systems

Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Recruitment Alternative – Oakleigh South VIC

Our client is an industry-leading provider of innovative gardening, home, and eco-friendly household products across Australia. They are seeking a hands-on, highly organised Inventory Coordinator to manage the day-to-day control of stock across their warehouse operations. This is a dynamic, on-site role combining absolute inventory accuracy, smart warehouse organisation, and system-based stock control. If you have an eye for detail, thrive in a warehouse environment, and are ready to lead a small team to excellence, we want to hear from you.

What's Great About This Role:

• Full-time position with potential for career growth.
• Family-run business fostering a supportive environment.
• Opportunity to develop new skills with hands-on experience.
• New office space within the warehouse
• Engage in a diverse range of tasks that keep the job exciting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily inbound and outbound stock movements. Manage put-away, replenishment, and stock-location accuracy across the warehouse.
• Ensure all received stock is meticulously checked, recorded, and allocated to the correct warehouse locations. Assist with inbound container planning, stock allocation, and warehouse capacity management.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within company ERP/inventory systems, ensuring physical stock perfectly matches system data. Work closely with the warehouse team to ensure stock movements / transfers are recorded digitally rather than relying on handwritten notes.
• Investigate any stock discrepancies, working alongside the warehouse team to identify root causes and resolve them. Coordinate regular cycle counts and assist with full stocktakes when required.
• Monitor pallet and product locations to maintain an efficient, organised warehouse layout. Ensure the warehouse is properly reset and organised at the end of each day so it is ready for the following morning.
• Supervise a small team to ensure stock is received, stored, moved, and recorded correctly. Identify inventory or warehouse process issues, elevate or recommend improvements, and support Operations Management with inventory reporting.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of proven experience in inventory control, warehouse coordination, stock control, or a similar distribution/logistics environment.
• Strong working knowledge of core warehouse processes, including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, dispatch, and cycle counts.
• Highly comfortable working split-time between the active warehouse floor and utilizing inventory/ERP systems.
• Exceptionally organised with strong leadership capabilities, problem-solving skills, and a process-driven mindset.