Inventory Controller
Use your eye for detail to monitor and maintain inventory.
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- What's it like to be an Inventory Controller?
- How to become an Inventory Controller
- Latest Inventory Controller jobs
- Top skills and experience for Inventory Controllers
- Is Inventory Controller the right role for you?
- Inventory Controller role reviews
What's it like to be an Inventory Controller?
Inventory Controllers manage an organisation’s inventory levels by monitoring incoming and outgoing goods. They use software to plan and analyse purchases and delivery schedules, and coordinate stock counts.
Tasks and duties
- Receiving orders and checking against stock and inventory records.
- Coordinating stock counts.
- Monitoring supplier performance and analysing discrepancies.
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Planning and forecasting ordering of inventory items such as stock, equipment and parts.
- Monitoring inventory levels and planning delivery schedules.
- Creating reports and analysing performance against key performance indicators.
- Investigating supplier options.
How to become an Inventory Controller
You don’t need any formal qualifications to work as an Inventory Controller, but a relevant qualification in logistics or supply chain management may give you an advantage. An equivalent level of work experience may be equally beneficial. Computer skills are required.
- Complete a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations (TLI30321). This usually takes around 6 months.
- Gain experience in an entry level role in logistics, supply chain operations or a similar field.
- Develop your skills and experience working with spreadsheets and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
- Consider completing a Diploma of Logistics (TLI50219) or a bachelor degree majoring in logistics or supply chain management to broaden your career options.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Inventory Controller employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Inventory Management
Stock Take
Stock Control
Warehouses
Warehouse Management Systems
SAP Software
Supply Chain
Forklift Licence
Warehousing
ERP Software
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Latest Inventory Controller reviews
Dec 2024
Its challanging but it is fun to play around with numbers and investigations about the stocks and their movements.
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Accounting
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsSome challenges you may face in this role include:
Managing complex inventory systems and resolving discrepancies.
Balancing competing priorities, such as customer demands and inventory levels.
Ident...
The challengesThere are often arguments with:
1. Floor Supervisor: over the allocation of inbound pallets.
2. Warehouse Manager: Over generating urgent reports or very short deadlines to complete the stocktake resu...
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Aug 2024
Despite the challenges of repetitive tasks and limited recognition, the role of an Inventory Controller still allows you to develop strong attention to detail and a disciplined work ethic, both of which are valuable skills in any career.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Commerce
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
The good thingsWorking as an Inventory Controller offers precision-focused tasks, problem-solving opportunities, and cross-department collaboration. The role provides job stability, significant responsibility, and s...
The challengesWhile working as an Inventory Controller involves precision and problem-solving, the role can be repetitive, and it may be challenging for upper management to recognize your efforts. As a result, it o...
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