Production Officer/Inventory Coordinator

RIDLEY USA INC.; Narangba; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive benefits

Career development

Safety focus

Long-term opportunities

Résumé du poste

Ridley Australia is seeking an Inventory Controller to join our Narangba site in Queensland. You will maintain accurate inventory records, reconcile stock variances and provide timely operational reporting to support production and procurement. The role requires strong data skills, attention to detail and collaborative teamwork across site functions. This is a hands-on, fast-paced FMCG environment with focus on continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management, stock control or inventory coordination.
• Experience investigating stock variances and reconciliations.
• Experience in production, manufacturing or operational administration and reporting.

Responsabilités

• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock movements.
• Coordinate stocktakes and analyse variances to resolve issues.
• Maintain production records and provide reporting support to production operations.
• Use Excel and business systems to analyse data and support decisions.
• Order approved production and site consumables to meet daily needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and processes.
• Follow site safety, quality and operational requirements.

Connaissances

Inventory management

Stock control

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Reporting

Organisational skills

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's in Business or Supply Chain

Outils

ERP systems

Excel

Description du poste

At Ridley, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and respected. As Australia’s leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, we have played a vital role in supporting the agricultural industry and broader food chain for over 30 years. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Finance and other site teams to maintain inventory accuracy, investigate stock variances and provide timely operational reporting.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with FMCG experience who enjoys working with data, solving problems and improving processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Inventory management: Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock movements, investigate discrepancies and complete stock reconciliations.
• Stocktakes and controls: Coordinate stocktake activities, analyse variances and work with relevant teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Production support: Maintain production records, prepare reports and provide administrative support to production operations.
• Reporting and analysis: Use Microsoft Excel and business systems to analyse data, identify trends and support operational decision-making.
• Purchasing and consumables: Order approved production and site consumables to support day-to-day operational requirements.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, reporting and operational processes.
• Safety and quality: Follow site procedures and support compliance with Ridley’s safety, quality and operational requirements.

About You

You’re organised, analytical and proactive, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across different teams. You enjoy investigating discrepancies, working with systems and data, and finding practical solutions.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in inventory management, stock control or inventory coordination.
• Experience investigating stock variances, completing reconciliations and supporting stocktakes.
• Experience in production, manufacturing or operational administration and reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Experience using inventory management, production or ERP systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment, along with relevant qualifications in Business, Supply Chain or Inventory Management, will be viewed favourably.

Why Join Ridley?

At Ridley, we invest in our people and offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to a business that values safety, quality and continuous improvement every day.
• The opportunity to play a key role in inventory accuracy and production performance.
• Long-term career opportunities across Ridley.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete background checks and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.