Elite Attachments Australia is a specialised engineering company with a focus on designing and building high-quality and durable quick hitches for excavators. With a quality first approach and an ethos to have the best designed product at the best price. Elite is committed to providing excellent value to customers across Australia and Current Zealand.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Inventory Analyst to become a key member in our Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, analyse and monitor inventory levels to ensure stock availability and accuracy.
- Liaise with the sales department to forecast demand and avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Work extensively with Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate purchasing aligned with production requirements
- Place purchase orders both locally and through our China office.
- Liaise with China office to ensure orders are on track for timely delivery.
- Coordinate with China office, manage importing processes, and calculate shipment costings to optimize supply chain efficiency
- Process inventory receipts into Ostendo (ERP system)
- Perform regular inventory counts.
- Draft inventory reports that document inventory counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.
- Reporting inventory statistics to management and recommend improvements to inventory control.
- Coordinating with other workers to resolve discrepancies with inventory.
- Creating and maintaining inventory databases and systems for accurately managing inventory.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in inventory management or purchasing (minimum 2 years preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs) is essential
- Experience dealing with overseas suppliers, importing procedures, and shipment costings is required
- Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Proficiency in inventory management software and Excel (intermediate/advanced knowledge would be an advantage)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to speak Chinese would be an advantage.
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
What We Offer
- An attractive salary for the right person.
- Due to the hands-on nature of our operations, this position requires full-time attendance at our Bayswater North facilities
- Will be involved in all aspects of a growing business.
- Opportunities to take ownership of your responsibilities and be a key part of our team’s success.
- The satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to the organisation’s smooth operation.