Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)
Southern Ports manages the three gateway ports of Albany, Bunbury and Esperance, and facilitates trade through the commercial management of efficient, safe, sustainable, and customer-focused ports.
Our three regional ports play a vital role in connecting Western Australia with world markets.
It is our belief that strong regional ports lead to strong regions, and that results in economic and social benefits for the communities across the regions we serve.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting our teams and building a diverse and capable workforce that is geared to meet the current and future needs of our customers and the sustainability of our ports.
Benefits of Working with Southern Ports
You will have numerous benefits catering to your professional and personal needs, including:
* Annual Health and Well-being Benefits: Programs and resources aimed at maintaining your physical and mental health.
* Salary Sacrificing Options: Tailored salary packaging arrangements such as Novated Car Leasing, Superannuation, and a Remote Housing benefit for our Esperance port.
* Opportunity to Travel: Experience different geographical regions in Western Australia, enhancing your professional and personal growth.
* Generous Purchase Leave Options: Gain additional leave options to suit your personal needs and preferences.
The Role
We are recruiting an Inventory Controller to join our team in our Port of Esperance, Albany, Bunbury, or Perth.
The role will be responsible for managing the Southern Ports stocking policy, materials management (including sparing, rotables and disposals) and inventory master data (including cataloguing) as part of the integrated asset management strategy and systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Develop the Southern Ports inventory stocking policy in consultation with Maintenance, Operations and Finance.
This includes developing the stocking policy for:MRO Insurance spares Critical spares Rotables Fuel Lead a small team in a warehouse environment Monitor the automatic replenishment function (MRP) in D365 for all Ports to ensure planned replenishment is consistent with observed consumption patterns and approved stock levels Analyse all stock movements and inventory usage for all Ports, to make recommendations to the Warehouse Supervisor Liaise with maintenance, engineering, and finance Provide cataloguing support by liaising with category specialists and buyers As back up to the Store Person and complete receipt of incoming inventory items, item movement journals Ensure all personal involvement in warehouse operations complies with Statutory and Company policies and procedures with regards to personnel safety, safety and security of associated warehouse buildings, plant and equipment, stock held on site and interaction with the public
The Expertise Required
We are looking for someone with 5 years experience in a similar role, preferably in maintenance planning, warehousing or inventory planning in a mining or energy or port operations environment.
Experience using ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another Tier 1 or 2 ERP) is also essential.
In addition, you should have knowledge of procure to pay and materials management business processes, various stocking strategies and their application, technical product knowledge including products typically within the maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) field, and good working knowledge of ERP systems, including Microsoft D365 or other Tier 1 or 2 ERP.
You must be able to travel to other Southern Ports locations (Albany, Bunbury, Esperance, and Perth).
Requirements
To apply, please submit your application through our advertisement.
Ensure you include an up-to-date resume with a one-page cover letter (cover letter optional).
To be eligible for this role, applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to Esperance, Bunbury, Albany or Perth and provide proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
The successful applicant must:
* Be able to obtain and maintain a Maritime Security Identification Card
* Pass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing
* Provide a National Police Certificate that is within an 8 week period
Southern Ports is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, gender, age, religion, sexual preference or disability.
We encourage applications from all culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians.
Southern Ports is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and impartial workplace with equal opportunities for all employees.