Inventory Controller - Invercargill - - 42530 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Fixed Term

Description

About the Role:

As an Inventory Controller at PlaceMakers Invercargill, you’ll be the detail expert who keeps our stock sharp, accurate and ready for our customers every single day. You’ll take ownership of inventory across the branch managing purchasing cycles, monitoring stock levels, reducing excess stock, and keeping our product data clean and reliable.

Conduct cycle counts, stocktakes, and investigate variances
Process stock movements, adjustments, and reconciliations
Manage purchase orders and monitor stock levels to meet customer and branch needs
Identify, minimise, and manage SLOB (slow moving, low moving, and obsolete) stock
Provide inventory reporting, insights, and data accuracy
Identify and implement process improvements across branch operations
Maintain accurate product information including pricing, labels, and SKUs
Assist in the yard and showroom when needed engaging with customers face to face
Maintain cleanliness and uphold safety standards through general store housekeeping

This fix term role is offering 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm. This fix term role ends April 2027.

About you:

To succeed in this role, you’ll be more than just someone who manages stock you’ll be the detail driven backbone of our branch.

Accuracy matters to you, and you take pride in making sure our stock is in the right place, at the right levels, every day and ready for our customers. You stay organised, solve problems quickly, and communicate clearly to keep things moving behind the scenes while supporting the wider team when needed.

Bring a strong work ethic, approachable nature and committed to delivering deliver great service to everyone you meet
Previous experience in inventory or stock control
Physically fit and capable of heavy lifting and manual handling
Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confident using technology and navigating multiple systems
Knowledge of building products or the construction industry is advantageous but not essential
Forklift Licence with F endorsement is a bonus

Our Benefits:

Competitive base remuneration
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Staff buying privileges and company benefits for you and your family
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks will include references, a medical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, a criminal background check, and confirmation of your legal right to work in New Zealand indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.