Inventory Controller

Watercare Services Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A water management company in Auckland is looking for an experienced Inventory Controller to manage inventory and warehouse operations. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory accuracy, ensuring timely stock allocation, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate has relevant experience, a fork hoist license, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Life and income protection insurance

Generous parental leave

Employee discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Previous inventory management experience handling fast-paced inventory movement.
• Current fork hoist license required; class 1 driver’s license mandatory, class 2 desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain neat inventory stores ensuring accurate accounts.
• Track stock usage and update records.
• Manage hazardous goods and plant equipment.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

IT systems confidence

Fork hoist operation

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizational skills

Tools

MS Excel

Stock management systems

Job description

About Watercare

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata

When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Inventory Controller to manage and maintain the inventory, warehouse, yard, and plant items at our Maintenance Services Networks site in Mangere.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a neat and tidy store ensuring all inventory items accurately accounted for
• Ensure timely allocation of stock to projects or departments.
• Replenish stock in a timely manner to prevent shortages.
• Track usage and update records to reflect current stock status.
• Unloading, receipting, and storage of all inventory items
• Prepare inventory items for field crew allocation
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies
• Maintain inventory in ERP inventory management systems.
• Record adjustments, transfers in the system.
• Work with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure smooth inventory flow.
• Assist in planning for upcoming projects and stock requirements.
• Manage hazardous goods and plant equipment
• Fork hoist Operation

About you

Skills

This role would suit a diligent and flexible individual with excellent communications skills, and someone who is confident working with internal and external partners. The successful candidate will also bring:

• Previous inventory management experience - handling fast paced inventory movement and associated paperwork
• Confidence with IT systems - use of stock management systems, MS Excel and MS Outlook
• A current fork hoist licence
• Full class 1 driving licence mandatory and a class 2 is desirable
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proven planning and organisational skills

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:

• Training and development opportunities
• Life and income protection insurance plans
• Generous parental leave
• Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.