National Inventory Specialist

• Play a critical role ensuring rollingstock maintenance has the right parts, at the right time, every time
• Work across supply chain, warehousing, sourcing, suppliers and maintenance operations
• Safely Every Day — That's Our Promise

About your new role

As a National Inventory Specialist, you will be based in Newcastle NSW or Melbourne Victoria, supporting the management of rollingstock spares, inventory and rotable movements across Pacific National's maintenance operations. Working closely with the National Inventory & Supply Contracts team, you'll ensure critical materials are available to keep our locomotives and rollingstock operating safely and reliably across the Bulk & Coal network.

Why you'll love this role

• Competitive remuneration
• Work autonomously while partnering with national maintenance and supply chain teams
• Opportunity to become the subject matter expert for rollingstock inventory and rotables
• Attractive employee benefits including paid parental leave, novated leasing options and Fitness Passport
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career development opportunities within Australia's largest private rail freight operator

What you will do

• Prioritise safety in every moment, safely every day
• Oversee day-to-day supply chain and warehousing activities supporting maintenance operations
• Liaise with maintenance, supervisory and technical teams to optimise inventory and rotable requirements
• Participate in maintenance planning meetings to support material planning and procurement activities
• Establish and manage Min/Max inventory levels in partnership with maintenance, engineering and finance stakeholders
• Manage inventory receipts, storage, deliveries, discrepancies and obsolescence
• Coordinate logistics and warehouse movements across maintenance facilities
• Purchase inventory and spare parts through Maximo, including raising and expediting purchase orders
• Monitor supplier performance, expenditure, inventory levels and rotable reporting
•  Build strong supplier relationships and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the national subject matter expert for rollingstock spares, inventory and rotables

What we're looking for

• Full Australian working rights
• Certificate III in Warehouse Operations (minimum)
• Certificate IV in Supply Chain or Logistics (desirable)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in warehousing, inventory management, procurement or supply chain operations
• Strong understanding of inventory control and just-in-time inventory principles
• Experience using Maximo or similar inventory management systems
• Strong analytical, planning and administrative capability
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Ability to train and support stakeholders on inventory and procurement systems
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
•  A proactive, safety-focused and collaborative approach to work

Why Pacific National?

Every day we transport millions of tonnes of critical freight across Australia. Our operations support industries including coal, bulk commodities, containerised freight and import/export supply chains. Joining Pacific National means becoming part of a business that plays a vital role in keeping Australia's economy moving.

Ready to deliver what matters?

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You will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks as part of the recruitment process.

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