Inventory Controller

Description

• System Ownership: Ensure accurate, complete, and consistent administration of all material movements in SAP to cGMP standards.
• Audit Leadership: Lead and execute Cycle Counts as per SOP requirements; maintain high inventory accuracy through regular physical-to-system reconciliations.
• Discrepancy Investigation: Report and investigate any inventory deviations; support the management team in writing SOPs, Work Instructions, and Deviation Reports.
• Put-Away Oversight: Perform audits on put-away tasks to ensure materials are in designated storage locations and correctly recorded.
• Financial Reporting: Support the Finance team with End of Month/Year reporting and stock valuations.
• Inbound/Outbound: Coordinate and process incoming and outbound goods, maintaining the strict order and timing of dock activities.
• Lead Goods Flow: Optimize internal movement processes and lead upgrades or expansion programs for materials management.
• Stock Availability: Proactively identify and raise material unavailability to relevant stakeholders to prevent supply gaps.
• Internal Support: Coordinate material requests from departments or picking lists; maintain excellent internal customer service and professional relations with transport companies.
• Audit Preparation: Coordinate and prepare the site for Regulatory (TGA/FDA) and Internal Audits.
• GMP Standards: Ensure all storage and flow of materials meet cGMP/GDP requirements, including the coordination of warehouse/cold room cleaning and freezer calibrations.
• Equipment & Safety: Perform daily warehouse equipment checks and maintain logbooks; execute specific EH&S tasks to ensure a safe work environment.
• Licensing Tasks: Assist in driving company vehicles and operating forklifts as required for stock movement.
• Participate in and lead Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to lean out warehouse operations.
• Special Projects: Contribute technical expertise to special projects and teamwork initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Highest qualification: University

• Certification: Warehouse certification or a related Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain.
• Licensing: Valid Forklift (LF)(Desired) and Open Car License (Mandatory).

Experience

• Demonstrated background in inventory control and materials management
• Significant experience in cGMP and GDP environments, preferably within a manufacturing facility.
• Proven experience with SAP is essential.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Communication: Proficient in English (written and oral) with the ability to write technical reports and SOPs. Analytical Skills: High attention to detail with the ability to spot trends in data and stock movement.
• Team Player: An excellent standout colleague who can interface with Procurement, Finance, and Production teams.