Strategic Inventory & Purchasing Controller

Gp Hvac Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GP HVAC Group is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Controller to join our team in Melbourne. You will manage inventory across branches, analyse stock and purchasing data, and coordinate ERP-based controls with Branch Managers to optimise stock levels.

You will rely on strong Excel skills and reporting ability to drive purchasing decisions, monitor stock transfers, and ensure accurate data across the business.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills with large datasets
• Strong ability to run, interpret and present inventory, purchasing and sales reports
• ERP software experience; NetSuite is highly regarded
• Excellent analytical and numerical detail orientation
• Clear, confident communication with Branch Managers and internal stakeholders
• Strong understanding of inventory control, stock management and purchasing processes
• Identify issues within data and take action beyond reporting

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor inventory levels across all branches.
• Review stock levels, sales trends, reorder points and purchasing requirements.
• Run and analyse regular inventory, purchasing and sales reports.
• Use data to identify overstock, understock, slow-moving stock and potential stock shortages.
• Work with Branch Managers to maintain stock levels based on branch needs.
• Coordinate stock transfers between branches to improve availability.
• Assist with purchase orders and supplier ordering requirements.
• Review and maintain inventory settings in the ERP system.
• Monitor incoming stock and outstanding purchase orders.
• Assist forecasting, stock analysis and purchasing decisions.
• Maintain accurate inventory and purchasing data.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory control, reporting and purchasing processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong reporting

Clear communication

Analytical & numerical skills

Stock management understanding

Education

N/A

Tools

ERP software

NetSuite

Job description

GP HVAC Group is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Controller to join our team in Melbourne. You will manage inventory across branches, analyse stock and purchasing data, and coordinate ERP-based controls with Branch Managers to optimise stock levels.

You will rely on strong Excel skills and reporting ability to drive purchasing decisions, monitor stock transfers, and ensure accurate data across the business.