Inventory Coordinator - Mars Food

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Inventory Coordinator - Mars Food. Terms and conditions vacancy

Based on the NSW Central Coast, Mars Food Australia is one of Australia’s leading food manufacturers. Within our growing business, more than 300 people known as Associates create 600 products under iconic food brands, including MasterFoods®, DOLMIO®, KAN TONG® and UNCLE BEN'S®.

Mars Food’s purpose is to create Better Food Today for a Better World Tomorrow. With a Mars Food product in more than 80% of Australian homes, we aim to make a positive difference to our consumers and communities through tasty, healthy and easy meals that bring people together.

*Please note the hours of this role are based on a rotating shift pattern of day, afternoon and night shift.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Inbound Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for all inventory on site and the impact this has on the factory, both incoming and outgoing. The role has a continuing focus on operational and cost optimisation.

The Inventory Control Coordinator’s purpose includes three critical areas. Responsibility for Material Usage, with a relentless drive for greater utilisation and cost reduction in usage, write offs and rework.

Key focus with discrepancies on pallet tagging, on site stock takes, inventory on site and scrapping.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide functional expertise and knowledge in relation to on site inventory accuracy.
• Ordering of materials, to ensure raws and packs materials are available to meet process requirements.
• Planning of Inventory cycle counts/checks as required, and driving the process/systems to minimise cycle counts.
• Adjust production schedule as needed for forward 48hr window on back shifts.
• Continuous improvement in the inventory levels for incoming Raws and Packs.
• Ensure cost effective material handling to deliver operational requirements.
• Influence material management on site with the necessary cycle counts conducted.
• Develop and build relationships with 3PL and factory operators, providing proactive comms to partners.
• Ensure systems are running correctly to allow efficient flow of information.
• Drive cost savings iniatives and actively particpate in the Inventory Feeder Meeting process, ensure measures are in place to quickly identify opportunities.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Tertiary qualifications is desirable but not essential
• Previous inventory coordination and cycle counting is preferred
• SAP and Excel system knowledge and experience
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and suppliers
• High levels of creativity and problem solving skills
• Sound functional and technical skills
• Excels in a dynamic customer focused environment where key drivers for success are Dealing with Ambiguity, Action Orientated, Standing Alone, Conflict Management, Drive for Results, Project Management and Priority Setting.

To Apply

If you are interested in this role please use the Apply now button to submit your CV.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.