About the opportunityBlue Water Shipping is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to join our team on a 6-12 month contract, supporting a major client program and owner supplied equipment banking operation.Based in North Sydney, the Inventory Controller will act as the Inventory SME, responsible for establishing and maintaining inventory control processes, supporting Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation, ensuring data integrity, and driving governance across multiple warehouse and buffer zone locations.Working closely with the client, warehouse providers, project teams, and logistics partners, you will play a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, operational compliance, and project readiness.The principal objectives of this position are:Develop and maintain the inventory control processes for all owner supplied equipment banking inventoryEstablish standard procedures for receival, storage, stock movements, project allocation and dispatchEnsure consistent inventory controls are applied across all warehouse and buffer zone locationsMaintain clear responsibility and approval requirements for stock adjustments, transfers and releasesReview operational compliance and address process gaps with the relevant warehouse or logistics providerSupport with the design and implementation of the WMS inventory structureAssist with SKU creation, equipment master data, project allocation, locations and reporting fieldsDefine WMS workflows for receival, storage, internal movements, dispatch and stock adjustmentsReconcile warehouse reports, WMS data, supplier documentation and Client project recordsEnsure inventory is correctly allocated by project, package, supplier, SKU,



serial number and equipment typeReview discrepancies, shortages, overages, damage records and incorrect allocationsCoordinate investigation and closure of inventory discrepancies with the warehouse and project teamsAct as the key inventory SME for the identification, status and control of owner supplied equipmentAttend warehouse or buffer zone locations where physical verification or specialist support is requiredAssist onsite teams where equipment identification, handling requirements or project allocation is unclearValidate that physical operations align with the approved inventory processes and WMS controlsTo be successful in this role, you'll need:Proven experience in Inventory Control, Warehousing, Logistics or Supply Chain ManagementStrong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracyWMS experienceProficiency in using Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reportingMust be able to gain and maintain a Criminal History clearanceMust have the right to live and work in AustraliaAbout UsBlue Water Shipping (BWS) is a global provider of all logistics services in the modern supply chain management.
At the heart of Blue Water is an organisation of professionals skilled to offer complete and tailor‐made solutions to any shipping and transport requirement anywhere in the world.The company was founded half a century ago in Esbjerg, Denmark and has grown to over 80 offices worldwide.BWS is committed to providing an creative and supportive workplace where our differences are recognised and celebrated.We will not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.
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📌 Inventory Controller (New South Wales)
🏢 Blue Water Shipping
📍 New South Wales