Production Officer/Inventory Coordinator

Ridley Corporation; Narangba; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley Corporation in Narangba, Australia, is seeking a detail‑oriented Inventory & Production Support role. You will maintain stock records, monitor movements and run reconciliations to keep accuracy high while supporting production operations with timely reports.

You will analyse data in Excel, investigate variances, coordinate stocktakes and help implement process improvements to drive efficiency and cost controls at the site.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and monitor stock movements.
• Coordinate stocktakes and investigate discrepancies.
• Provide administrative support to production operations.
• Analyse data in Excel to identify trends for decision-making.
• Order approved production and site consumables.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and processes.
• Follow site safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Variance investigation

Production administration

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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.