Warehouse & Inventory Supervisor

Port Waratah Coal Services Limited; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18.5% Superannuation

Bonus programme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Port Waratah Coal Services Limited is seeking a Stores Leader to oversee day-to-day management of stores, inventory systems and warehouse facilities. You will ensure materials are available, accurately controlled and stored safely to support maintenance and operations, partnering with Maintenance and Projects to drive improvements and value for customers.

The role emphasizes effective leadership, safe storage, data accuracy, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities across stocktakes,

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in warehouse and inventory management within a heavy industrial environment.
• Relevant qualifications in materials management, logistics, procurement or a related field.
• Experience in inventory management, ERP systems and stock control processes.
• Understanding of hazardous materials handling, WHS and regulatory compliance.
• A commitment to continuous improvement with success in leading improvement outcomes.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stores team, promoting safety, collaboration and service.
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock availability, ensuring safe and compliant storage and handling.
• Manage inventory master data and maintain accurate inventory system records.
• Oversee the refurbishment and lifecycle management of critical components and repairable assets.
• Coordinate stocktakes and cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and cost control.
• Optimise warehouse layout, space utilisation, and materials handling practices to improve efficiency.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Continuous improvement

Hazardous materials handling

WHS / regulatory compliance

Forklift licence

Dogman competency

Education

Materials management / logistics qualification

Procurement qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job Category: Commercial Services,Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics

About Port Waratah

Port Waratah Coal Services is a world-leading logistics and material handling facility, driving economic growth in Newcastle and the Hunter region for over 50 years. We specialise in receiving, stockpiling, blending, and loading coal for export.

At Port Waratah, we believe in our obligation to operate responsibly and sustainably, and we encourage a culture of shared responsibility and accountability through all levels of our business. We build strong relationships and work cooperatively with our people, customers and our community to continuously improve our performance and contribute to a smart, sustainable and vibrant Newcastle.

We seek individuals who bring diverse perspectives, a continuous improvement mindset, and align with our core values: caring, excellence, integrity, and progress.

Job Description

About the role:

Leading a small, service-focused team, you will oversee the day-to-day management of stores, inventory systems, and warehouse facilities. This includes ensuring materials are available when required, accurately controlled, and stored safely to support maintenance activities and broader operational requirements. You will also partner with Maintenance, Projects and other stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement improvements and continually enhance the service we provide to our customers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the Stores team, promoting safety, collaboration and service
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock availability, ensuring safe and compliant storage and handling
• Manage inventory master data and maintain accurate inventory system records
• Oversee the refurbishment and lifecycle management of critical components and repairable assets
• Coordinate stocktakes and cycle counting to maintain inventory accuracy
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, reliability, and cost control
• Optimise warehouse layout, space utilisation, and materials handling practices to improve efficiency
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and service providers

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience:

• Leadership experience in warehouse and inventory management within a heavy industrial environment
• Relevant qualifications in materials management, logistics, procurement or a related field
• Experience in inventory management, ERP systems and stock control processes
• Understanding of hazardous materials handling, WHS and regulatory compliance
• A commitment to continuous improvement with success in leading improvement outcomes
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Forklift Licence and Dogman competency is desirable
• Competitive remuneration, including 18.5% Superannuation and bonus programme
• Work to Live culture, including generous leave entitlements
• Health and Wellbeing benefits; gym membership/ on-site gyms, exercise physiologists, personal health assessments, Employee Assistance Program.

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

We take a wide lens to our definition of diversity and encourage applications from those with diversity dimensions across gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disabilities, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural background, and identity including identifying as from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, socio-economic background etc.