Inventory Controller

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Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

About Us

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location/Division Specific Information

This role is a permanent full-time role and is based at our site in Brisbane.

Group / Division: PSG / Drug Substance division

Position Summary:

TheInventory Controlleris the custodian of stock integrity and systems accuracy. This role ensures that every physical movement within the facility is reflected perfectly in the digital environment (SAP) while adhering to strictcGMPandGDPstandards. You will lead the auditing process investigate deviations and ensure the facility is always audit-ready for regulatory bodies.

This role also provides back-up support to Distribution Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Integrity & SAP Administration

• System Ownership:Ensure accurate complete and consistent administration of all material movements inSAPto cGMP standards.
• Audit Leadership:Lead and executeCycle Countsas per SOP requirements; maintain high inventory accuracy through regular physical-to-system reconciliations.
• Discrepancy Investigation:Report and investigate any inventory deviations; support the management team in writingSOPs Work Instructions and Deviation Reports.
• Put-Away Oversight:Perform audits on put-away tasks to ensure materials are in designated storage locations and correctly recorded.
• Financial Reporting:Support the Finance team withEnd of Month/Year reportingand stock valuations.

Operational Flow & Coordination

• Inbound/Outbound:Coordinate and process incoming and outbound goods maintaining the strict order and timing of dock activities.
• Lead Goods Flow:Optimize internal movement processes and lead upgrades or expansion programs for materials management.
• Stock Availability:Proactively identify and raise material unavailability to relevant stakeholders to prevent supply gaps.
• Internal Support:Coordinate material requests from departments or picking lists; maintain excellent internal customer service and professional relations with transport companies.

Quality Safety & Facility Compliance

• Audit Preparation:Coordinate and prepare the site forRegulatory (TGA/FDA) and Internal Audits.
• cGMP Standards:Ensure all storage and flow of materials meetcGMP/GDPrequirements including the coordination of warehouse/cold room cleaning and freezer calibrations.
• Equipment & Safety:Perform daily warehouse equipment checks and maintain logbooks; execute specificEH&S tasksto ensure a safe work environment.
• Licensing Tasks:Assist in driving company vehicles and operating forklifts as required for stock movement.

Continuous Improvement & Projects

• PPI Activities:Participate in and lead Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives to lean out warehouse operations.
• Special Projects:Contribute technical expertise to special projects and teamwork initiatives as needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Certification:Warehouse certification or a related Diploma in Logistics/Supply Chain.
• Systems:Proven experience withSAPis essential.
• Compliance:Significant experience incGMP and GDPenvironments preferably within a manufacturing facility.
• Licensing:ValidForklift (LF)andOpen Car License(Mandatory).
• Experience:Demonstrated background in inventory control and materials management

Skills & Attributes:

• Communication:Proficient in English (written and oral) with the ability to write technical reports and SOPs.
• Analytical Skills:High attention to detail with the ability to spot trends in data and stock movement.
• Team Player:An excellent standout colleague who can interface with Procurement Finance and Production teams.

Other Important Information:

Activities within the warehouse department need to be done in line with cGMP requirements. A high degree of work scheduling and prioritization of job tasks is important and working with multiple internal customers and IT systems.

Other Job Requirements:

• Implement OHS policies and procedures and ensure a safe and balanced workplace environment
• Adhere to the Chain of Responsibility obligations under the Australian Heavy Vehicle National Law

Benefits:

Join our team and take advantage of these great benefits! Apply now to learn more about the full range of benefits we offer.

• Health & Wellbeing:Join a company that prioritizes your health & wellbeing with comprehensive benefits wellness programs and an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
• Flexibility:Balance your work and personal life with flexible arrangements.
• Extra Leave:Benefit from generous leave policies including the option to purchase additional leave paid birthday leave and company paid parental leave.
• Charitable Giving & Volunteering:Make an impact with paid volunteer time to support non-profit organizations that matter to you.
• Learning & Development:Advance your career with access to online courses via Thermo Fisher Scientific University Plus and LinkedIn learning workshops and mentorship programs for continuous learning and skill development.

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