Stock Controller

AKD Softwoods; Colac; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AKD Softwoods in Colac, VIC, is seeking a Stock Controller to join our Colac Supply Chain team. This hands-on admin role supports production planning, inventory integrity and operational coordination across production, dispatch and planning teams.

You’ll help ensure accurate records, run sheets, stock counts and timely reporting to keep daily operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Production Planner, you will learn and backfill key planning activities as required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate record keeping.
• Effective organisation and the ability to manage competing daily priorities.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with multiple operational teams.
• A practical approach to investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Confidence using inventory systems and shared digital records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute run sheets and communicate upcoming production runs to operational employees.
• Record production volumes and actual production data accurately for reporting and traceability.
• Print and control production labels, manage errors and report trends that support process improvement.
• Scan, save and file completed production documentation in shared systems.
• Complete regular stock spot checks and participate in stocktakes.
• Investigate and reconcile stock discrepancies, ensuring inventory movements are recorded correctly.
• Monitor stock placement and help ensure stock is stored in designated locations.
• Work closely with the Production Planner, Production Supervisors and Dispatch team to respond to operational changes.
• Learn and backfill the Production Planner role when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Investigating discrepancies

Inventory systems

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

AKD is a successful forestry products company, growing and manufacturing sustainable quality timber products. With operations across Queensland, NSW and Victoria we have 1,000 plus strong team members who are passionate about our business!

AKD is proud of our diverse culture that supports empowered individuals, embraces teamwork, and encourages a simple action orientated ‘can do - make it happen’ attitude.

Are you organised, accurate and confident working across production and inventory processes? We are seeking a Stock Controller to join our Colac Supply Chain team and help keep daily operations running smoothly. Reporting to the Production Planner, you will provide timely production information, support stock accuracy and connect the operations, dispatch and planning teams.

About the role

In this hands-on administrative role, you will coordinate production run information, maintain accurate records and labels, and support inventory integrity through spot checks, stocktakes, reconciliation and system updates. Your clear communication will help ensure planning and production remain aligned across shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute run sheets and communicate upcoming production runs to operational employees.
• Record production volumes and actual production data accurately for reporting and traceability.
• Print and control production labels, manage errors and report trends that support process improvement.
• Scan, save and file completed production documentation in shared systems.
• Complete regular stock spot checks and participate in stocktakes.
• Investigate and reconcile stock discrepancies, ensuring inventory movements are recorded correctly.
• Monitor stock placement and help ensure stock is stored in designated locations.
• Work closely with the Production Planner, Production Supervisors and Dispatch team to respond to operational changes.
• Learn and backfill the Production Planner role when required.

What you’ll bring

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate record keeping.
• Effective organisation and the ability to manage competing daily priorities.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with multiple operational teams.
• A practical approach to investigating discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
• Confidence using inventory systems and shared digital records.
• A collaborative, reliable approach to supporting safe and efficient operations.

This is a permanent full-time position with a promising future.

For further information please email or call Michael Swanson (Human Resources Manager) for a confidential conversation on 0418 387 ***.

Note: Pre-employment tests will be required.