Overview
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DB Schenker is a globally integrated Transport and Logistics company providing international air and sea freight forwarding services together with national logistics solutions across Australia and the globe.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the quality, service and integrity of the Inventory management function across the site and customer facing in relation to all Inventory specific issues.
- Assist the inventory department with data collection, analysis, reporting to internal stakeholders as well as the customer, and development and implementation of procedures that contribute to site operations with focus on Inventory management improvements including cycle counts and stock take.
- Effective management of the inventory operations including: integrity of all inventory held at the respective Schenker Logistics Site; monitor, maintain and report all product movement inclusive of receipt, despatch and storage; supervision over all inventory functionality; identifying and investigation of all stock discrepancies; manage daily cycle counts and wall to wall storage location checks; coordinate & manage stock takes including scheduling, updating procedures, reconcile stock take results; perform physical counts of inventory; maintain WMS databases; review action plans and develop or recommend changes to systems and procedures to improve overall inventory accuracy; ensure the Inventory Team conforms to company and site operating procedures; monitor and deliver on all relevant site KPI’s; review and recommend changes to systems and procedures to reduce costs without impacting service levels; provide support to internal customers; training of inventory control concepts and methods of measurement and improvement; interpret WH&S; and industrial legislation to ensure compliance by both company and employees; undertake performance management of direct reports, if any; increase service levels in line with contractual obligations; promote and develop a cohesive team environment that continually improves work practices.
Planning processes
- Inventory planning on an ongoing and periodic basis; participate in site and client planning activities; effectively manage labour requirements to meet customer SLA’s; communicate with operations team and customer service regarding product discrepancies and movement (receipt, despatch, storage); review, develop and implement processes and procedures that continually improve all warehouse functions.
Quality Assurance
- Perform QA function as per SOPs and customer contract agreements; check for product anomalies; assist in all periodic inventories.
Finance
- Work with finance personnel to ensure all chargeable revenue is invoiced accurately and timely; ensure cost centre allocation is accurate and consistent with actuals; maintain accurate financial awareness through daily monitoring and analysis within your area; identify anomalies in day-to-day practices related to costing, invoices and financial data processes; proactively identify opportunities for revenue increase or cost minimization and provide feedback to the department Manager.
Management and customer reporting
- Liaise with operations and account management on client requirements and operational issues including reporting, procedures, problem solving and analysis; provide assistance to Site Operations Manager and Account Management to produce accurate reports as required; review reports generated for internal use; provide ad hoc reports as requested.
As Requested
- Review all internal reports; prepare ad hoc reports as requested.
Competencies and Skills
- Communication – advanced
- Customer Service – advanced
- Customer facing - advanced
- Business Acumen - advanced
- Team Work - advanced
- Ability & willingness to learn - advanced
- People Management - advanced
- Leadership Skills - advanced
- Target and Result Focus - advanced
- Process Improvement - advanced
- Managing Change – advanced
- Advanced conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving skills
- Ability to monitor the progress of direct reports and to delegate effectively
- Ability to mentor and develop team members and to impart knowledge and develop shared solutions
- Ability to work autonomously and meet role responsibilities; flexible hours to meet customer needs
- Strong knowledge of relevant industry legislation
- Strong analytical ability to identify root causes
- Extensive experience with WMS systems in an RF environment, preferably with interfaces
- Extensive experience in the Logistics industry, preferably in a 3PL environment focusing on Inventory management
- Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma and/or Kaizen methodology
- Proven ability to implement change or procedures that improve business and operations, preferably with inventory management focus
Perks
- Being part of DB Schenker means you and your family can access discounts on a wide range of Computer & Electronic products and services with Apple, Dell, Samsung & LG.
- Novated Leasing is an employee benefit designed for employees of Schenker Australia to buy and own a motor vehicle under a leasing agreement with FleetPartners.
To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in Australia
Seniorities
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing
Industries
- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in Australia
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📌 Inventory Controller
🏢 Db Schenker
📍 Queensland