Stores & Inventory Controller

Chandler Macleod Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term temporary assignment

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is seeking a Stores & Inventory Controller in Sydney for a busy industrial operation. You will oversee day-to-day stores, manage inventory via SAP, and support reporting and compliance to maintain high operational standards.

The role offers autonomy and variety, with responsibilities spanning SAP processing, stock verification, and liaison with production and finance teams. A current forklift licence and strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous stores, warehouse, inventory, or materials management experience.
• Strong SAP experience.
• Excellent administration and reporting skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and issue engineering spares, consumables, and chemicals through SAP.
• Operate a forklift for loading, unloading, and stock movements.
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and work orders.
• Pick and allocate materials for maintenance and production requirements.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Complete weekly and month-end inventory and chemical reporting.
• Maintain accurate stock records and master data.
• Support equipment refurbishment processes through SAP.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, contractor, and stores procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and stores efficiency.
• Liaise with production, maintenance, suppliers, and finance teams.

Skills

Forklift licence

Admin & reporting

Attention to detail

Independent work

Excel

Tools

SAP

Job description

$45/hr + Super | 38 Hours Per Week | Long-Term Temporary OpportunityWe're seeking a Stores & Inventory Controllerto join a busy industrial operation in a long-term temporary position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong SAP experience, a current forklift licence, and a passion for inventory accuracy, process improvement, and maintaining high operational standards.

This role offers variety, autonomy, and the chance to play a key role supporting maintenance, production, and site operations.

About the Role

As the Stores & Inventory Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day stores operations while ensuring accurate inventory management, SAP processing, reporting, and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and issue engineering spares, consumables, and chemicals through SAP
• Operate a forklift for loading, unloading, and stock movements
• Verify deliveries against purchase orders and work orders
• Pick and allocate materials for maintenance and production requirements
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Complete weekly and month-end inventory and chemical reporting
• Maintain accurate stock records and master data
• Support equipment refurbishment processes through SAP
• Ensure compliance with site safety, contractor, and stores procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and stores efficiency
• Liaise with production, maintenance, suppliers, and finance teams

What We're Looking For Essential Requirements

• Previous stores, warehouse, inventory, or materials management experience
• Demonstrated SAP experience
• Strong administration and reporting skills
• Good Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Highly Regarded

• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, engineering, mining, chemical, or production environments
• Experience handling engineering spares and maintenance stores
• Inventory control and stock investigation experience
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Current Forklift Licence (LF)

What's on Offer?

• Long-term temporary assignment
• Competitive hourly rate around $45 per hour + super
• Monday to Friday roster
• 38-hour work week
• Stable and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a real impact on stores and inventory performance