Get ready to sparkle! We’re seeking a superstar Inventory & Purchasing Administrator to join our vibrant team. If you’ve got experience in the retail or beauty scene and a passion for all things inventory, we want you!
About us
The Jojoba Company is a family-owned and operated, Aussie-born and raised brand providing the largest sustainable Wadi-Wadi Jojoba around the globe. When you choose The Jojoba Company, you can rest assured that you're getting only the best, purest, and most carefully crafted Jojoba products Australia offers.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to take on a vital part-time role within our team. This position focuses on inventory management, purchasing, and supplier sourcing. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate product data in MYOB, monitoring stock levels, and supporting the development of new products through close collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Warehouse, and the COO.
You’ll prepare and track local and overseas purchase orders, analyse forecasts, manage cash flow reports, and identify alternative suppliers to optimise our supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management
* Set up new product items in MYOB, including promotional stock and monthly deals.
* Monitor stock levels and communicate requirements across teams.
* Participate in New Product Development (NPD) discussions and weekly meetings with the COO.
* Maintain and update the Unit Cost spreadsheet regularly.
* Liaise with Sales and Marketing teams to ensure inventory alignment.
* Collaborate closely with the Warehouse team to support stock control and movement.
* Perform accurate data entry for the product production worksheet.
* Generate ad-hoc inventory-related reports as needed.
Purchasing
* Update and analyse the weekly forecast workbook.
* Prepare and process purchase orders (overseas, local, and marketing).
* Track and monitor purchase orders, including follow-ups with overseas suppliers and clearing agents.
* Contribute to the monthly forecasting process and attend planning meetings.
* Maintain a cash forecast summary to track and manage expenditure.
* Provide ad-hoc purchasing and cost analysis reports when required.
* Conduct a comprehensive review of all non-product suppliers and recommend viable alternatives.
* Source and evaluate new local and international suppliers to improve procurement efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following requirements :
* Permanent residency in Australia.
* A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Purchasing, Inventory, Warehousing, or a related field (Ideal, though not essential).
* A minimum of three years’ experience in a warehouse, purchasing officer, or inventory management role.
* Proficiency in MYOB Acumatica (preferred) and Excel at an intermediate to advanced level (essential).
* Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Pay high attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships across different teams.
* Must be based in and able to work from our Castle Hill office.
Worker Flexibility
We offer flexibility with two work options : three full days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) or shorter daily shifts (4.5–5 hours) across Monday to Friday. Please note this is an in-office position, ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
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