Inventory Coordinator

BlueScope; Hastings; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueScope in Hastings, VIC is seeking two Inventory Controllers for our Paint Line Operations team. You will ensure production continuity by securing stock, manage stock movement, and support procurement and data integrity in SAP and WMS systems.

Working on a rotating day/afternoon roster, you’ll build strong internal stakeholder relationships and continuously identify solutions to stock and supply challenges, helping us maintain safe, reliable operations and sustainable performance.

Qualifications

• Experience managing inventory in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Demonstrated planning, procurement and stock control skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory optimisation and stock availability aligned with strategy.
• Manage stock movement including receipting and order confirmations.
• Build and maintain relationships with maintenance, stores, operations and suppliers.
• Provide continual guidance and solutions to issues and new challenges daily.

Skills

Inventory management

Supplier liaison

Planning

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16,500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.We’re leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society, today and in the future. We’re proud of brands, like COLORBOND ® steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges andstadiums.

The Opportunity

Western Port Manufacturing facility is looking for 2 x Inventory Controllers in our Paint Line Operations team based in Hastings (Western Port), VIC.As a part of the broader Australian Steel Products Portfolio, we have four major manufacturing sites at Western Port which operate 24 x 7 and deliver a variety of products, innovative solutions and services to export and domestic customers.

As the Inventory Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring that our manufacturing plant maintains production by having a ready supply of parts and supplies at hand. The position is varied and will involve planning, inventory control, procurement, dealing and negotiating with suppliers and fielding technical inquiries from the maintenance and operations teams.

In addition to this you will also be responsible for quality administration and SAP and WMS system data integrity. Your ‘thinking-outside-of-the-box’ skills will thrive in this opportunity and support the organisation with respect to inventory management, purchasing and distribution of our products.

These positions work a rotating day/afternoon roster.

What Will You Do?

Success in this role will see you:

• supporting the optimisation of inventory and stock availability in line with strategic direction
• managing stock movement including product receipting and order confirmations
• successfully build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders; including maintenance service coordinators, stores personnel, maintenance personnel, operations and suppliers
• continually guide and recommend solutions when issues and new challenges arise daily

Why BlueScope

As we’re creating strength for the future through our people, products and solutions, BlueScope supports you to build your expertise within a safe and positive team environment. At BlueScope, you’ll:

• Learn and develop as you grow. Work alongside specialists and keep your skills and knowledge at the forefront of industry with our lifelong learning culture.
• Experience connection and care. Experience a positive, inclusive work environment where we look out for each other’s safety and wellbeing.
• Build innovative products. Seek better, smarter ways to work, help develop sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• Deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves, and we encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. We’re passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities, including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal. At BlueScope, we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program.

It’s an exciting time in our history as, together, we work towards Our Purpose: “We create and inspire smart solutions in steel, to strengthen communities for the future.”

Come and discover us at www.bluescope.com/auscareers

Join us, creating strength for the future.

Applications close Sunday 1st November 2026.