Inventory Controller

Our Opportunity Location: Fortescue Centre - 256 St Georges Tce, Perth located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people Roster: 5D2R Monday - Friday  The Inventory Controller is responsible for delivering high quality inventory management services and solutions to maintain the uninterrupted supply of required goods to the Fortescue site Operations, and for the day-to-day inventory transactions and routines that facilitate strategic inventory analysis. This role will be based in our Perth office, offering the successful candidate the opportunity for some flexible work arrangements and requires planned, occasional site travel to engage with stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Using the system tools and SAP to analyse settings and levels to optimise the inventory strategy and make required changes in line with the governing standards Develop and maintain positive mutually beneficial relationships through communication with Key Stakeholders and ensure timely resolution of any Inventory related issues Manage and maintain quality material master data at a plant level in SAP and perform ongoing item reviews for aged inventory and any material no longer required by the business to support Working Capital Optimisation Coach and educate customers and internal team members in the intricacies and importance of effective Inventory Management Lead and attend meeting to support problem solving to resolve identified areas of difficulty or service impacts to the customer and maintain MRP process, by analysing and quantifying MRP data, and actioning accordingly Ensure Additions to Inventory (ATI's) are processed in accordance with current policies and practices and review Return To Stock requests to ensure appropriate outcomes for unused materials Qualifications and Experience Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and the capability to develop positive relationships with stakeholders Experience in a Team-based Service Provider environment and to ability to work autonomously Detailed process and systems proficiency and demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt Personal discipline and motivation for high standards 3 years' experience in a similar position (or transferrable skills) with SAP or similar system experience Knowledge and or experience with Material Management, Inventory and Warehousing and Logistics processes and procedures and experience in Vendor and or Contractor Management About Us Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever. Our Commitment Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. **************************************> Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.  Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.