About this Inventory Controller role at Safelite
Are you wanting to work for an organisation that values their people, invests in communities and has a commitment to our environment? Do you share a passion for maintaining a continual focus on Making a Difference with Real Care to customers and employees? If this sounds like you, then we have your next opportunity.
--
Inventory Controller – Padstow (Future move to Badgerys Creek NDC in 2027)
Join a high‑performing Supply & Distribution team and help drive national product availability.
O’Brien® is looking for a proactive Inventory Controller to support our supplier network, improve stock availability and strengthen our internal supply chain.
This role is based at our Padstow Head Office, with a future relocation to our NEW Badgerys Creek National Distribution Centre in 2027 — a modern, purpose‑built facility designed for long‑term growth.
What you’ll be doing
- Create and process purchase orders (weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
- Manage national & international suppliers
- Validate invoices and maintain accurate PO records
- Coordinate container deliveries, packing lists and shipping documents
- Review forecasts and maintain forecast accuracy
- Monitor PTD sales, adjust forecasts and manage danger stock
- Issue monthly supplier performance reports
- Support branches with product availability enquiries
- Contribute to continuous improvement and waste reduction
What you’ll bring
- Inventory management experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and customer‑focused mindset
- Ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently
- Intermediate MS Word & Excel skills
- Automotive knowledge (desirable)
Success looks like
- Improved Supply & Distribution NPS
- Meeting strategic supplier volume targets
Why Build Your Career with O’Brien®
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Hands‑on role with real impact across the national network
- Opportunity to grow your skills in supplier management and forecasting
- Ongoing training, development and internal career pathways
- Supportive, inclusive team culture
- Incentive & recognition programs
- Community service & volunteering leave
- Employee discounts across O’Brien® services & partner brands
Ready to make an impact
If you’re motivated, organised and enjoy taking ownership, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and grow your career with O’Brien®.
--
If you meet the above criteria and you’re seeking a rewarding career with a nationally recognised household brand, then we would love to hear from you. Apply Now!
At O'Brien®, we put our customer at the heart of everything that we do, serving more than 360,000 Customers each year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. O'Brien is also part of Belron®, worldwide leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, operating in 40 countries across 6 continents
Privacy: To review and consider your application, O'Brien® collects personal information. To understand what is collected and why, carefully review the Applicant Privacy Notice presented during your online application and/or review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Agencies: O'Brien® does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach from recruiting agencies. Absent a signed agreement and approval from O'Brien® to submit candidates to a specific requisition, we will not approve payment to any third party.