Inventory Controller

About the role

Afterpay Arena is looking for an Inventory Controller to play a key role behind some of Sydney’s biggest live entertainment experiences.

Working closely with the Finance and Catering Departments, as well as external suppliers, the role is central to coordinating procurement and stock ordering processes, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the inventory management system, and managing reporting and stocktake activities. Reporting to the Operations Finance Manager, The Inventory Controller plays a key role in minimising wastage, supporting operational efficiency and delivering strong commercial outcomes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with Senior Hospitality Manager and the Executive Chef, develop policies and procedures for inventory purchasing, rotation practices, storage and transfers and ensure they are adhered to.

• Monitor and control all inventory issues, storage and transfers between locations and outlets.

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of inventory level for Stores, ensuring stock par levels are appropriate for event and operational requirements.

• In consultation with Senior Hospitality Manager, initiate, coordinate and control all stocktake processes across the venue. Ensure stocktakes are completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures on a monthly basis.

• Monitor, analyse and control inventory usage, spoilage, breakage and wastage.

• Generate and place inventory purchase orders in Cooking The Books in an accurate and timely manner, liaising with the Kitchen and Food & Beverage Coordinator on stock requests as required.

• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing, product availability, delivery schedules and discrepancies.

• Prepare inventory, cost and usage reports by event and department as required.

• Support month-end financial processes including reconciliations, stock valuation and reporting requirements.

About You

• 5+ years' experience in inventory control, procurement or stock management within hospitality, catering, entertainment or venue operations.

• Experience using inventory management software; proficiency with "Cooking in the Books" software will be highly regarded.

• Experience working within high volume food and beverage environments preferred.

• Commercially aware with strong cost-control focus.

• Strong analytical, reporting and reconciliation skills.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced event environment.

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments.

• Full Australian Working Rights.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Enjoy complimentary event/concert tickets, free onsite parking, EAP access and professional development opportunities.

• Work at the heart of Australia’s biggest concerts, events and live experiences.

• Grow your career within Legends Global, a world-leading venue management organisation.

About Afterpay Arena

Managed by Legends Global, Afterpay Arena is Australasia’s number 1 venue for live entertainment and largest indoor arena, located in Sydney Olympic Park. As a world-class venue, it hosts concerts, sports events, comedy and family entertainment experiences, attracting over 1 million patrons annually.

Acknowledgement of Country

Afterpay Arena acknowledges that we are on Wangal land. This land connects us all to the past and the future. We respect Wangal Country, recognise Elders past, present and emerging as Traditional Custodians of it, and celebrate the ongoing deep cultural connection of the people who continue to carry its language, song, dance, and stories.

Legends Global (APAC and MENA)

From its APAC regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, Legends Global operates, manages and books a network of venues that includes:

Stadiums – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane; Kai Tak Sports Park Main Stadium, Hong Kong; and 50% ownership of VenuesLive, the operator of Optus Stadium, Perth.

Entertainment and Indoor Sports Arenas – Afterpay Arena, Sydney; RAC Arena, Perth; Brisbane Entertainment Centre; Newcastle Entertainment Centre, ICC Sydney; Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre Great Hall; Cairns Arena; Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai; and Kai Tak Sports Park Indoor Arena, Hong Kong.

Live Performance Theatres – Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Bahrain, Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur.