Pallet Control & Inventory Specialist

DHL Supply Chain; Sydney; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training and development

Annual bonus opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Go Teach volunteering program

Go Help volunteering program

Go Green volunteering program

Perkbox access

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain Australia is seeking a Pallet Controller at Horsley Park to ensure accurate pallet movements and reconciliation across our operation. You will monitor movements, investigate discrepancies, and support compliance with customer pallet management requirements while working with operations, transport providers, customers and pallet suppliers to minimise losses and drive efficiency.

This role requires 3–5 years in pallet control or logistics administration, strong analytical skills,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in pallet control, inventory control, or similar logistics administration role.
• Experience within a warehouse, transport, or logistics environment.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to investigate discrepancies and drive resolutions through to completion.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across multiple operational teams.
• Self motivation, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all pallet movements are accurately recorded and supported by correct pallet documentation within relevant pallet management systems.
• Manage pallet account reconciliation activities and investigate discrepancies, pallet losses, or unprocessed dockets.
• Monitor pallet balances and maintain account integrity across the operation.
• Liaise with operational teams, transport providers, customers, and pallet suppliers to resolve pallet issues and discrepancies.
• Review and validate pallet hire invoices, actively identifying opportunities to reduce pallet hire costs and losses.
• Prepare and submit accurate reconciliation reports within required timeframes.
• Support compliance with customer pallet management requirements and pallet control processes.
• Train and support site personnel on pallet control procedures, systems, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance pallet visibility, accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Pallet control

Inventory control

Logistics administration

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Continuous improvement mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DHL Supply Chain Australia is seeking a Pallet Controller at Horsley Park to ensure accurate pallet movements and reconciliation across our operation. You will monitor movements, investigate discrepancies, and support compliance with customer pallet management requirements while working with operations, transport providers, customers and pallet suppliers to minimise losses and drive efficiency.

This role requires 3–5 years in pallet control or logistics administration, strong analytical skills,