Inventory Storeperson

Hanwha Defence Australia; Avalon; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness centre

9 Day Fortnight – every second Friday

Income protection insurance

Wellbeing platform & EAP

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia, based at Avalon Airport VIC, is seeking an Inventory Storeperson to manage stock accuracy and support warehouse operations across the Avalon site and 3PL in Altona. You will oversee cycle counts, FIFO/FEFO practices, and timely material deliveries to production.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III/IV in Warehousing Operations, a High Risk Forklift Licence, and experience with SAP S/4HANA WMS. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Warehousing Operations (or equivalent).
• High Risk Forklift Licence required.
• Proven ability to operate High Reach and High-Capacity forklifts.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA WMS and data querying/input.

Responsibilities

• Stock control, cycle counting, and discrepancy investigations.
• Inventory management including FIFO/FEFO practices.
• Logistics planning with 3PL partners to keep production on schedule.
• Shipping, receiving, picking, staging, and quarantine inventory management.
• Deliver materials to production line and assist forklift operations.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and dispose of dunnage.

Skills

Stock control

SAP S4 Hana

Forklift operation

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III/IV in Warehousing Operations

Tools

S4 Hana WMS

3PL systems

Job description

Hanwha Defence Australia – Avalon Airport VIC

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) delivers advanced capability to the Australian Defence Force by combining leading Australian and South Korean technology. Operating from our $170M Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE) in Avalon, we’ve brought high-tech vehicle manufacturing back to the Geelong region.

Your new role:

As an Inventory Storeperson, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring accurate stock management and smooth warehouse operations. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of keeping production moving — managing stock with precision, supporting warehouse operations, and ensuring materials are where they need to be, when they need to be. This role will be required to support activities between our Avalon Site and 3PL in Altona.

Your responsibilities will include:

Stock control & accuracy: cycle counting, stocktake actions, system queries, and investigating discrepancies

Inventory management: executing slotting procedures, updating material numbers, and monitoring FIFO/FEFO practices

Logistics coordination: planning transport with 3PL partners and stakeholders to keep production on schedule

Communication: reporting delays, backorders, or errors to department managers

Warehouse support: issuing picking lists, coordinating deliveries, unloading trucks, receipting, replenishment, picking, staging, and managing quarantine inventory

Production support: delivering materials to the production line and assisting with forklift operations

General duties: maintaining housekeeping standards and disposing of dunnage

About You:

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a mix of formal qualifications, hands‑on experience, and practical skills:

Qualifications

Certificate III or IV in Warehousing Operations (or equivalent)

High Risk Forklift Licence (required)

Proven ability to operate High Reach and High‑Capacity forklifts (required)

Heavy Rigid Licence (desired)

Experience

Previous use of SAP - especially S4 Hana WMS, with confidence in querying and inputting data

Background in warehouse environments supporting production or manufacturing inventory requirements

Experience handling large and oversized inventory items

Skills & Attributes

Strong problem‑solving and error‑correction abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills

Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Flexible and agile approach to changing tasks and priorities

Organised, punctual, and able to work independently under pressure

Clear written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks

What’s in it for you?

• Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility featuring a fitness centre and on-site physio.
• Enjoy every second Friday off with our 9 Day Fortnight — because balance matters.
• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and positive workplace culture.
• Competitive wages and benefits in accordance with an Enterprise Agreement including Income Protection Insurance.
• Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family, including access to a comprehensive Wellbeing Platform

Eligibility: This role requires the ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance. To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen. For more information on clearance requirements, visit defence.gov.au/agsva.