Supply Chain Coordinator: Optimize Inventory & Logistics

ARB Corporation; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Collaborative team

Career development

Continuous improvement

End-to-end exposure

Job summary

MITS Alloy is seeking a highly organised Supply Chain Coordinator to support end-to-end operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams.

You will work with Planning and Operations to manage inventory, procurement coordination, and logistics execution, contributing to continuous improvement and data-driven reporting across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement and inventory management.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with MRP systems and inventory management platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Qualifications in SCM, logistics, business, or related field.
• Experience with manufacturing, warehousing, or demand planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure stock availability and minimise shortages.
• Assist demand forecasting and replenishment planning activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records within MRP and inventory management systems.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess stock and support corrective actions.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, tracking, and supplier confirmations.
• Build strong supplier relationships, monitor performance and proactively manage delivery commitments, lead times and supply risks.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies relating to orders, invoices, or deliveries.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with suppliers, freight, and warehouse partners.
• Monitor delivery schedules and proactively address delays, disruptions, or service issues.
• Prepare and maintain shipping, transport, and logistics documentation.
• Liaise with freight forwarders to ensure service compliance and efficient freight execution.
• Maintain accurate supply chain data and system records.
• Prepare regular reports on inventory levels, supply chain performance, and key operational KPIs.
• Analyse trends and identify risks, opportunities, and areas for process improvement.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Logistics

Procurement

Inventory management

Attention to detail

MRP systems

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Continuous improvement

SCM/Logistics/Business qualifications

Demand planning

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

MITS Alloy is seeking a highly organised Supply Chain Coordinator to support end-to-end operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of goods while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams.

You will work with Planning and Operations to manage inventory, procurement coordination, and logistics execution, contributing to continuous improvement and data-driven reporting across the supply chain.