Don’t come for an easy career. Stay for a rewarding one.
At Santos, we do work that matters and always have. When you join us, so will you.
As an ASX 20 global energy company, we’re committed to providing reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone.
To make it happen, we work as One Team and ask ourselves, “How can we?” (Even when others say, “We can’t.”)
We’re proud of our history as pioneers, problem-solvers, and pragmatists. And as we strive to achieve our Vision2040, we’ve got our sights set on a culture that is focussed and disciplined to drive value, and entrepreneurial and energised to leave a positive legacy.
The difference isn’t just thinking big – it’s delivering on it too.
What You'll Do
You’ll play a critical role in ensuring inventory across our warehouse network is effectively managed from demand through to disposal. You’ll use data-driven insights to optimise inventory holdings, reduce costs, minimise operational risk, and support business performance.
In this role, you will:
- Analyse large and complex inventory datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities, providing recommendations that optimise inventory levels across multiple warehouse locations.
- Proactively manage slow-moving, excess and obsolete inventory, driving disposal and value recovery initiatives.
- Review and process Material Master Change requests, ensuring appropriate MRP settings and data integrity within ERP systems.
- Maintain compliance with Inventory Management Procedures, including governance requirements, approvals and disposal processes.
- Develop and enhance reporting tools, dashboards and performance metrics to support inventory decision-making.
- Contribute to inventory governance, process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner closely with Finance and Joint Venture stakeholders to support audits, inventory reviews and allocation of disposal proceeds.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Operations and other business stakeholders to optimise inventory outcomes and support operational requirements.
What You'll Bring
You are an analytical and commercially minded inventory professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working with data and influencing stakeholders to drive better business outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience managing large and diverse material catalogues and inventory portfolios.
- Strong analytical capabilities with proven experience interpreting inventory and materials data to support decision-making.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using Business Intelligence tools for reporting and analysis.
- Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP, within Supply Chain, Asset Management, Maintenance or Enterprise Asset Management environments.
- A commitment to governance, compliance and continuous improvement.
- Experience within Oil & Gas, Mining, FMCG or another asset-intensive industry.
- Knowledge of purchasing-to-pay processes, inventory management and cataloguing principles.
- APICS, CIPS or similar professional accreditation.
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
What you’ll get:
Here, you’ll be amongst high-calibre people and get to work on industry-leading projects. We don’t shy away from solving tough problems at pace. We like it that way. You can expect to be challenged and supported; to learn and grow.
At Santos, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. This means a place that is safe; where you are valued and respected, and your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Join us, and you’ll play a role in this too.
Each of our sites offer access to specific amenities that aim to create the best possible benefits to your health, wellbeing and performance. In Brisbane this includes Onsite Gym facilities, Onsite GP services and many more employee benefits.
What you’re part of:
Everywhere you turn you will be a part of a team who are coming together to contribute to our single uniting purpose - to provide reliable and affordable energy to help create a better world for everyone
And because it’s not only what you do, but how you do it, you will also contribute to improving the living standards of the communities where we operate, building enduring and respectful relationships that serve a generation. It’s about each of us, and all of us – together.
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 6th September 2026
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.
We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.
Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.
