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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Inventory Controller |
| Position Code: | 325 | | Career Level: | 3 |
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Responsible for
The overall management of Stock, Planning Distribution, Storage and Inventory Management ensuring high stock supply and Inventory level. |
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Reports To
Warehouse & Distribution Supervisor/Team Leader. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Using sales, manufacturing and field statistics to establish Inventory ranges and requirements.
Organising the sourcing and ordering of Inventory from internal production, national and/or international suppliers.
Preparing orders, generating re-orders and requisitions.
Maintaining accurate records including records of shipments from overseas and verifying shipments.
Monitoring use-by-stocks and slow moving lines.
Controlling stock adjustments, transfers and stock takes.
Ensuring the security of all stock and assets.
Providing management with regular stock reports and analysis.
Monitoring the quality and field performance of Inventory items and communicating the need for improvements to Manufacturing or Service executives.
Reviewing stock policies and procedures regularly and amending to ensure effective stock control.
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Key Skills
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work within a team.
Ability to work under pressure and meet time constraints.
Excellent organisational ability.
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Internal Contacts
Service Workshops, Distribution Managers, Financial Management, Customer Service, Manufacturing Department. |
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External Contacts
Major Customers, Agents and Distributors, Major Suppliers, Import Agents. |
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Typical Experience
1 - 3 years experience in an Inventory Control and Customer Service environment coupled with tertiary level qualifications, degree or diploma from a technical college or similar institution. |
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