Inventory Controller WSI

At LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Inventory Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate and effective inventory control across the airport retail and warehouse environment. 

The role ensures stock is accurately receipted, recorded, stored and transferred between the warehouse and the retail stores in accordance with the company procedures. The Inventory Controller maintains inventory accuracy through disciplined stock control processes, regular cycle counts and investigation of stock variances.

Inventory Control & Stock Management
✅ Maintain accurate inventory records using business systems
✅ Receive and process stock in line with company procedures
✅ Verify deliveries against invoices and purchase orders
✅ Investigate and escalate stock discrepancies
✅ Ensure stock is accurately counted, labelled, stored, and transferred
✅ Manage stock movements between warehouse and retail stores
✅ Monitor and control high-value and high-risk inventory

Stock Accuracy & Cycle Counting
✅ Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory checks
✅ Investigate stock variances and determine root causes
✅ Maintain accurate inventory records through approved adjustments
✅ Analyse inventory trends and recommend process improvements
✅ Support stocktakes and inventory audits
✅ Monitor system exception reports including Negative SOH and non-scan reports

Warehouse & Retail Store Replenishment
✅ Coordinate timely and accurate stock transfers to stores
✅ Ensure stock requirements are fulfilled through effective picking and checking processes
✅ Process inventory movements accurately within systems
✅ Maintain efficient warehouse stock control practices to support store replenishment

Compliance & Safety
✅ Follow inventory, warehouse, WHS, and loss prevention procedures
✅ Maintain a safe, secure, and organised work environment
✅ Report inventory risks, incidents, and process issues promptly
✅ Stay up to date with company policies, procedures, and system changes