Production Officer/Inventory Coordinator

About the Role

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you’ll work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Finance and other site teams to maintain inventory accuracy, investigate stock variances and provide timely operational reporting.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with FMCG experience who enjoys working with data, solving problems and improving processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Inventory management: Maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock movements, investigate discrepancies and complete stock reconciliations.

• Stocktakes and controls: Coordinate stocktake activities, analyse variances and work with relevant teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Production support: Maintain production records, prepare reports and provide administrative support to production operations.
• Reporting and analysis: Use Microsoft Excel and business systems to analyse data, identify trends and support operational decision-making.
• Purchasing and consumables: Order approved production and site consumables to support day-to-day operational requirements.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, reporting and operational processes.
• Safety and quality: Follow site procedures and support compliance with Ridley’s safety, quality and operational requirements.

About You

You’re organised, analytical and proactive, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across different teams. You enjoy investigating discrepancies, working with systems and data, and finding practical solutions.

You’ll bring:

• Previous FMCG experience — essential.
• Experience in inventory management, stock control or inventory coordination.
• Experience investigating stock variances, completing reconciliations and supporting stocktakes.
• Experience in production, manufacturing or operational administration and reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with data.
• Experience using inventory management, production or ERP systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production environment, along with relevant qualifications in Business, Supply Chain or Inventory Management, will be viewed favourably.

Why Join Ridley?

At Ridley, we invest in our people and offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Excellent employee benefits.
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to a business that values safety, quality and continuous improvement every day.
• The opportunity to play a key role in inventory accuracy and production performance.
• Long-term career opportunities across Ridley.

How to apply

If you have the inventory and production experience we're looking for and are ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Please visit ********************************* and submit your resume and cover letter.

Applicants must have unrestricted Australian work rights. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete background checks and a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing.

There are big advantages that come with Ridley being Australia’s largest and leading animal nutrition company. These include opportunities to move and grow within the business and also extends to having the right tools and resources to get the job done.
 
We are focused on working with, and attracting the best talent, not just in Australia, but in the world. Ridley prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer.