Inventory Controller
Supply Chain
Mount Isa, Queensland, Australia
Ref. No. 104026
Mount Isa Mines are currently advertising for a Inventory Controller vacancy that exists in the Supply Chain team. This role is residentially based in Mount Isa, working Monday to Friday – 8 hour days. We encourage suitably qualified and experienced local candidates to apply. For those candidates located outside of Mount Isa, relocation support is available for this position to enable you and your family to live and work in Mount Isa.
Mount Isa
For 100 years, Mount Isa has been a thriving city, acting as the hub for regional business, transport, services and government in North West Queensland. The city offers an array of leisure activities, from dining and cinema to outdoor adventures like fishing and camping. With Mount Isa Mines, you get the best of both worlds – a thriving career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Mount Isa Mines
Mount Isa Mines is one of the world's largest mining complexes. We operate two mining and processing streams, copper and zinc-lead-silver, to deliver natural resources of enduring value in modern society. Now’s the time to make your move to Mount Isa Mines. With major transformation initiatives shaping the future of our operations, we’re looking for key talent, especially local professionals and trades, to make an impact. This is more than a job; it’s long-term security, meaningful work and the opportunity to help build a stronger future for our region.
At Mount Isa Mines, we believe in our people. We cultivate an environment of professionalism, ownership, and innovation while prioritizing safety and well-being. Our employee rewards program, market-leading superannuation, and commitment to professional development set us apart. Learn more about Mount Isa Mines at www.mountisamines.com.au
Your Benefits:
- Competitive remuneration with 13% superannuation (Staff role)
- Access to Glencore Rewards including health insurance discounts, retail offers, and salary sacrifice options
- Employee Referral, Recognition & Reward programs
- Leadership development programs, Ambassador Programs and unrivalled career pathways
- The lifestyle advantage of a residential role in Mount Isa
About the role
The Inventory Controller is responsible for ensuring the right materials are available when required to support safe and reliable Mount Isa operations, while minimising unnecessary inventory investment. Working closely with Maintenance, Operations, Warehouse, Procurement and Master Data teams, the role manages inventory risk, optimises stock levels and supports effective replenishment decisions. The position also plays an important role in improving data quality, identifying supply risks and driving continuous improvement across inventory processes and controls.
Key responsibilities:
- Monitor inventory levels, shortages, supply risks and replenishment requirements to protect operational continuity.
- Review demand, usage, lead times and stock holdings to optimise inventory levels and support replenishment planning.
- Work with Procurement, Warehouse, Maintenance and Operations to resolve shortages, urgent requirements and supply issues.
- Maintain accurate material master data and investigate inventory discrepancies, unusual movements and data quality issues.
- Identify and manage excess, surplus, slow-moving and obsolete inventory to optimise inventory investment.
- Analyse inventory performance and drive continuous improvement opportunities across processes, reporting and controls.
Required Experience
The successful candidate will have previous experience in inventory control, materials management, supply planning, procurement or warehouse operations, ideally within mining, resources, heavy industry or another asset-intensive environment. Practical experience working with an ERP system, preferably SAP, and an understanding of inventory replenishment, stock movements, purchasing and material master data will be highly valued. The role requires a strong analytical and practical mindset, with the ability to interpret demand, usage and lead-time information, manage competing priorities and work effectively with operational and technical stakeholders.
Qualifications and skills needed:
- Relevant experience in inventory, materials management, supply planning, procurement or warehouse operations is the primary requirement.
- Strong inventory management and optimisation capability.
- Understanding of replenishment planning, stock movements and supply risk.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret inventory, demand, usage and lead-time data.
- Good Microsoft Excel and reporting capability.
- Practical experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a broader team.
- Strong focus on data accuracy, follow-through and continuous improvement.
At Glencore, our people are the foundation of our success, and we are committed to creating a workplace where our values guide everything we do. Safety is our first priority — we never compromise on it. We act with Integrity, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s challenging. We take Responsibility for our actions and strive to make a positive impact. Through Openness, we communicate honestly and encourage meaningful dialogue. We embrace Simplicity, focusing on what truly matters and avoiding unnecessary complexity. And with Entrepreneurialism, we welcome new ideas and continuously seek better, safer and more efficient ways of working.
If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a team that is committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply and be part of our journey at Mount Isa Mines.
Don’t just take a job, secure a career and help build the future of our region. Apply today.
Applications Close: 14th of September
