Inventory Control Clerk

• Work remotely
• Australian based, family run organisation
• Full-time role, Monday to Friday. 10 month contract

The Companies:

We are a group of family-run companies.

The Amazing Baby Company was established in 2007. It is one of Australia’s strongest distributors of globally recognised baby brands. We pride ourselves on acquiring the best brands in their category and delivering impeccable customer service to Australian families. We range a wide range of baby gear from strollers, to car capsules, swings to carriers and much more.

Since 1993, MGI has grown to be one of Australia's leading Golf wholesale companies. We the largest manufacturer and distributor of motorised golf buggies in Australia. This success has seen our expansion to the international market (MGI International). MGI prides itself on delivering quality products and fantastic service all around the world.

The Job:

This recently established position will play a critical and influential role in taking our companies to the next level. An outstanding remote opportunity exists for an energetic, highly driven individual with significant inventory and supply chain experience. The successful applicant will be responsible for the management of our inventory control system. Your demonstrated experience and confidence managing inventory control processes is essential. As is your ability to maintain optimum stock levels across all product categories through accurate forecasts and demand planning. Advanced Excels are skills are essential to fulfill the requirements of this role.

Duties include:

• Maintain and accurately manage the inventory control function.
• Maintain the demand planning system and utilise accurate forecasts and predictions.
• Ensure optimum stock levels comply with sales demand and stock surplus.
• Manage and co-ordinate inventory processes, systems, and procedures.
• Product forecasting
• Regularly analyse inventory to identify fast and slow-moving stock.
• Develop and implement inventory control processes that help reduced stock levels and higher turnover of stock.
• Develop and implement systems and processes to continuously improve in all elements of forecasting, planning and fulfillment management.
• Placement of orders to external vendors and the monitoring of internal inventory transfers.
• Regular tracking of orders and transfers, keeping updated records of shipments, delivery information etc.
• Maintain the integrity of the inventory system ensuring a high degree of accuracy.
• Work with the warehouse to ensure accurate records of stock movements are maintained.
• Devise and implement scheduled, regular and consistent stock counts.
• Evaluate suppliers and freight companies to achieve cost effective deals and maintain trusted relationships.

To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Minimum of 5 years in a stock controller or similar position managing a minimum of 1000 SKUs.

• Experience in the design, development and management of inventory control and demand planning processes.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Inventory Management or similar.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and processes.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to address all business stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and data interpretation.
• Process driven with a high attention to detail.
•  Experience in planning, execution and management of cyclical and annual stock takes involving a large and diverse SKU base.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills to populate and manipulate data, excellent reporting skills.
• A strong customer service and customer relationship management orientation.
• Capability of dealing with pressured scenarios in a calm and systematic manner.
• Actively seeks to work cooperatively with peers and work as part of a team.
• Possess strong communication across all levels, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to a continuous improvement culture.
• Analytical thinker.

This is a maternity leave contract. The successful applicant will be offered a 10+ month contract and an ASAP start date.

The position is full time, 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. For the first two-three weeks you will be required to work Australian business hours. Once you are sufficiently trained you will be able to work Fijian business hours, if you prefer.

You will be required to have the appropriate tools (ie laptop or a desktop) to work remotely and a reliable and secure internet connection.

To be successful in this role, you must have advanced Excel skills.

Culture is very important to us. Although you will be working remotely, we have multiple engagement platforms to ensure that you feel connected and part of our amazing team.

We are seeking candidates who are a team player, with a strong work ethic and who are committed to joining a great team within fantastic family run business.

Apply now with your expression of interest and resume to the Recruitment Manager, Annabel Hall.