Stores & Inventory Controller

Chandler Macleod; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term temporary assignment

Competitive hourly rate

38-hour work week

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Chandler Macleod seeks a Stores & Inventory Controller for a busy industrial operation in a long-term temporary role. You will oversee day-to-day stores operations, ensure accurate inventory management in SAP, and generate reports supporting maintenance, production and site operations.

The role requires strong SAP experience, a current forklift licence, and a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement in inventory processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse or materials management.
• Demonstrated SAP experience.
• Strong administration and reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• 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

Administration

Reporting

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Prioritisation

Tools

SAP ERP

Forklift LF Licence

Job description

$45/hr + Super | 38 Hours Per Week | Long-Term Temporary Opportunity

We're seeking a Stores & Inventory Controller to 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