Inventory Controller

Introducing Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage and Food. Underpinned by quality, craftmanship and a strong sense of purpose.

Our market-leading portfolio will have over 40 brands including Jim Beam® and Maker’s Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus and Suntory BOSS Coffee. 

Inspired by our Yatte Minahare spirit, which encourages us to dream big, Suntory Oceania has recently built a $400 million new state of the art manufacturing & distribution facility in Swanbank, Queensland, that is highly automated and has sustainability and a carbon neutral ambition, aligning with our Growing for Good philosophy.

The Opportunity

The Inventory Controller will be responsible for ensuring that the finished goods warehouse inventory is accurate for all warehouse sites. This will involve monitoring and controlling the financial accuracy of stock on hand using SAP to ensure sales & order data integrity as well as supporting with import requirements. As a member of the logistic team, you will be an active participant in site leadership in alignment with our culture.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan for inventory placement in accordance to supply forecasts.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure all controllable inventory measures and practices are adhered to, to ensure supply.
• Develop and build reporting to track stock and provide stock insight
• Lead inventory at a site level by establishing and implementing inventory routine
• Monitor compliance activities
• Maintain & adhere to the inventory processes in alignment with alcohol management for a bonded facility
• Support key projects for the site

Experience that you will bring

As well as a positive can-do attitude you will demonstrate the following:

• A background in an Inventory Control role within a medium to large size organization (FMCG preferred).
• Understanding of inventory management principles and optimization methods
• Understanding of warehouse operations activities and MHE materials handling equipment
• Strong SAP knowledge including SAP based warehouse management systems & SAP APO knowledge
• Relevant qualification (Diploma or Certificate IV in accounting or related business discipline) (highly desirable)
• Strong computer skills including Excel and other MS Office suites

Apart from free drinks to keep you energized, here’s what else we have to offer:

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world. 
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave. 
• Discounted health insurance.
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave to give you more time to recharge & a day off on your birthday.

Unleash your Spirit with Suntory Oceania

As Suntorians we believe in Dreaming Big and Growing for Good. We take pride in our sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, striving to grow responsibly and inclusively. If you are ready to unleash your spirit with Suntory Oceania, then please apply today.

We want our interview process to be as inclusive as possible. If you require any adjustments as part of the process, do not hesitate to let us know.