Inventory Controller

Welcome to Suntory Oceania

Craft your future with Suntory Oceania, a new $3b multi-beverage partnership between Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food. Underpinned by quality, craftsmanship and a strong sense of purpose, our exciting new partnership will be powered by two manufacturing sites, five distribution centres and more than 1500 Suntorians across Australia and New Zealand.

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. As One Suntory, we will be positioned as the fourth largest beverage player in the region, ready to ignite the category, creating more beverage moments from sunrise to sunset. Together, we will bring the best of Suntory to Oceania.

The Opportunity

As our operation continues to expand this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in 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. Hours of work will be 2pm-10pm, Monday – Friday.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• SAP knowledge including SAP based warehouse management systems & SAP APO knowledge
• 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 & novated leasing options.
• 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.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.