Inventory Controller
Australia, Queensland, Wacol
Fulltime: 38 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Infrastructure
What are you going to do
We are seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to join a high-performing team based at a major industrial facility in Wacol. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced workshop environment and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly through effective materials and inventory management.
Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring all materials, parts, and consumables are available to support maintenance and production activities. You'll work closely with workshop teams, technicians, and key stakeholders to minimise downtime and keep operations moving efficiently.
- Manage end-to-end inventory operations including goods in/out and receipting
- Pick, pack and allocate parts to support production and maintenance schedules
- Maintain accurate stock levels through cycle counts and stocktakes
- Coordinate material shortages and manage subcontracted items
- Oversee consumables, PPE, and chemical storage in line with safety standards
- Support technicians with parts preparation and workshop requirements
- Maintain calibration schedules for tools and equipment
- Drive continuous improvement in inventory processes and stock accuracy
- Liaise with internal teams and suppliers to meet operational targets
Essential skills and knowledgeÂ
Reporting to the Materials Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring all materials, parts, and consumables are available to support maintenance and production activities. You'll work closely with workshop teams, technicians, and key stakeholders to minimise downtime and keep operations moving efficiently.
- Qualifications in Supply Chain, Logistics, or similar would be highly desirable
- Manage end-to-end inventory operations including goods in/out and receipting
- Pick, pack and allocate parts to support production and maintenance schedules
- Maintain accurate stock levels through cycle counts and stocktakes
- Coordinate material shortages and manage subcontracted items
- Oversee consumables, PPE, and chemical storage in line with safety standards
- Support technicians with parts preparation and workshop requirements
- Maintain calibration schedules for tools and equipment
- Drive continuous improvement in inventory processes and stock accuracy
- Exposure to LEAN or Six Sigma principles desirable
- Experience with mechanical components or heavy industry parts desirable
What we offer
- 12 Month contract position with potential to go permanent
- Work with a supportive and safety focused team
- diverse and hands on role.
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact d.leavey@brunel.net
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