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 Joining Southern PortsJoining Southern Ports Authority comes with numerous benefits that cater to a wide range of professional and personal needs, some examples being:Annual Health and Well-being Benefits: Take advantage of programs and resources aimed at maintaining your physical and mental health.Salary Sacrificing Options: Maximise your take-home pay through 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.Salary range:$90,000 + superannuation, dependent on experience and qualifications.The RoleSouthern Ports is recruiting an Inventory Controller to join their 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. Specifically, as part of the Procurement function, the role will support regional maintenance and operations by ensuring inventory management activities are delivered in accordance with agreed service levels and procedures.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelop the Southern Ports inventory stocking policy in consultation with Maintenance, Operations and Finance. This includes developing the stocking policy for:MROInsurance sparesCritical sparesRotablesFuelLead a small team in a warehouse environmentMonitor the automatic replenishment function (MRP) in D365 for all Ports to ensure planned replenishment is consistent with observed consumption patterns and approved stock levelsAnalyse all stock movements and inventory usage for all Ports, to make recommendations to the Warehouse SupervisorLiaise with maintenance, engineering, and financeProvide cataloguing support by liaising with category specialists and buyersAs back up to the Store Person and complete receipt of incoming inventory items, item movement journalsEnsure 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 publicThe Expertise5 years experience in a similar roleProven experience in maintenance planning, warehousing or inventory planning in a mining or energy or port operations environmentExperience using ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another Tier 1 or 2 ERP)Experience in providing end to end supply chain management support in a primarily maintenance environment, including supporting:Maintenance planning and executionWarehouse and distributionInventory managementAsset managementKnowledge of:Procure to pay and materials management business processes (including repairs and disposals)Various stocking strategies and their applicationTechnical product knowledge including products typically within the maintenance, repairs and operations (MRO) field such repairs parts, consumables and components, and tooling product categoriesGood working knowledge of ERP systems, including Microsoft D365 or other Tier 1 or 2 ERPKnowledge of and skills in using the Microsoft suites of Office products, particularly Excel and WordAbility to travel to other Southern Ports locations (Albany, Bunbury, Esperance, and Perth)RequirementsTo 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 CardPass a pre-employment medical assessment including drug and alcohol testingProvide 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.Applications close November 13th. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process during the application period. Please contact Marianna on for more information.#J-18808-Ljbffr