We are partnering with a well-established Tasmanian business to recruit an experienced Inventory Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised professional who enjoys the challenge of managing inventory, supplier relationships and purchasing activities while ensuring products are available when and where they're needed.
In this varied role, you will play a critical part in supporting operations across multiple branches in Tasmania by coordinating purchasing, maintaining stock accuracy, managing supplier performance and driving inventory optimisation initiatives. The position combines inventory management with internal stakeholder support to ensure operational efficiency and excellent customer outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise and manage purchase orders with local and international suppliers.
- Coordinate day-to-day inventory replenishment and bulk ordering requirements.
- Monitor purchase orders, pricing, quantities and delivery timeframes.
- Manage stock transfers between branches to support customer demand and reduce excess inventory.
- Assist with forecasting and inventory planning for imported products.
- Liaise with suppliers regarding production schedules, freight and delivery performance.
- Drive excess and slow-moving stock reduction initiatives.
- Monitor stock levels and maintain inventory data accuracy.
- Follow up outstanding orders and communicate updated ETAs to stakeholders.
- Maintain supplier records, freight information and inventory system data.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Previous experience in inventory control, purchasing, supply chain, warehouse coordination or stock management.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong computer skills and confidence working with inventory management systems.
- A customer-focused mindset and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams.
- Diverse and engaging inventory and supply chain responsibilities.
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Stable, long-term career opportunity.
- Ongoing training and development.
Apply now or contact Wendy Tynan-Jefferis on 0439 629666 or email wtynanjefferis@searsonbuck.com.au for a confidential discussion.
