Advanced Navigation is the world’s most determined innovator in AI robotics and navigation technologies across land, air, sea and space applications. Founded on a culture of research and discovery, Advanced Navigation's mission is to be the catalyst of the autonomy revolution. Fields of expertise include artificial intelligence, underwater sonar, GNSS, radio frequency systems, inertial sensors, robotics, quantum sensors and photonics. 

Today, Advanced Navigation is a supplier to some of the world's largest companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Google, Tesla, NASA, Apple, and General Motors. Discover it for yourself: https://youtu.be/F7uAqs1gtuk

OVERVIEW OF ROLE 

Based in Sydney the Inventory Coordinator is responsible for managing, regulating, and optimizing stock levels across all storage facilities and production lines. This role ensures data integrity within the inventory management system, minimizes variances, manages supplier to Production,and coordinates regular cycle counts and stocktakes to support seamless production and distribution workflows. .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Inventory Control & Optimization: Monitor stock levels, track material movements, and execute replenishment strategies to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Data Integrity & ERP Management: Maintain real-time accuracy of the ERP/WMS database. Reconcile physical stock against digital records and troubleshoot transaction errors.
• Auditing & Cycle Counting: Schedule, execute, and oversee routine physical cycle counts and annual stocktakes. Investigate root causes of discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Receiving & Quality Assurance: Inspect incoming materials for quality, quality compliance, and quantity matching against purchase orders. Liaise with Procurement regarding supplier Non conformances.
• Reporting & Analytics: Generate inventory health reports, tracking metrics such as inventory turnover, slow-moving/obsolete stock (SLOB), and accuracy KPIs.
• Process & Improvement: Identify bottlenecks in materials handling and warehouse workflows; recommend layout changes or procedural updates to improve efficiency.
• Preparation of picking list for Production builds.
• Documenting processes associated with Inventory, movement, Control, Tracking, Counting and Transfer.
• Safety & compliance: Compliance to all HSE and process requirements and instructions.

ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

Proven track record of following through on commitments;

Embrace an agile approach to work practices;

Ability to work independently & collaboratively to deliver results in a demanding, deadline-driven situations;

Ability to effectively communicate across required levels of the Company; 

Embrace & help drive our strategic objectives;

KEY MEASURABLES

• Inventory Accuracy: Maintain >98% accuracy between physical stock and ERP records.
• Stock Variance: Keep shrinkage and financial reconciliation variances below target thresholds.
• Order Fulfillment: Minimize production downtime or dispatch delays caused by internal stockouts.
• Incoming Goods: Timely goods receipt, inspection and transfer to location
• Order Fulfilment: >98% kitted parts accuracy and fulfilment.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Qualification: Certificate IV in Supply Chain Operations (Desirable)
• Forklift Licence is an advantage
• Experiences:  3+ years in inventory control, warehousing, or materials management—ideally within a manufacturing, technology hardware, or high-volume distribution environment. 
• Understanding of WHS practices
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP/WMS software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Saleforce, Microsoft Dynamics 365 ) and Intermediate spreadsheet capabilities. Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competencies: Strong analytical mindset, acute attention to detail, robust problem-solving skills, and clear cross-functional communication. Excellent organisational skills.