Operations Controller

Join a leading global organisation where your skills are valued, and your time is respected. In return, we offer an attractive salary package, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of refrigeration.

At BITZER, we are passionate about innovation and excellence, proudly supporting large supermarkets, fresh food markets, and cold stores across Australia & New Zealand. As industry leaders in the development of natural refrigeration systems, we stand out for our expertise and service excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Controller to support our Finance function by strengthening inventory control, operational processes and costing accuracy across warehouse, production and purchasing activities.

This role is highly operational and requires a strong floor presence. You will divide your time between the Finance function and operational environment working alongside warehouse, production, purchasing and engineering teams to identify issues early, improve stock accuracy, strengthen process compliance and ensure inventory information is accurate and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational support. Act as the key Finance contact for warehouse and production teams on stock, inventory and process-related issues.

• Floor presence. Maintain an active floor presence, monitoring stock movements, receipting and materials handling while resolving discrepancies at the source.

• Inventory control. Own the cycle counting program and investigate stock variances, write-ons, write-offs and inventory discrepancies.

• Reconciliation and valuation. Reconcile inventory balances to the general ledger and support accurate stock valuation and month-end reporting.

• Supply continuity. Monitor stock levels, reorder points, safety stock, slow-moving, obsolete and excess inventory to prevent production disruption and stockouts.

• Process governance. Maintain and improve inventory control procedures covering receiving, issuing, returns, stock movements and adjustments, and conduct operational audits against them.

• System compliance. Monitor ERP transaction accuracy and reinforce compliance with established inventory and financial controls.

• Reporting and analysis. Provide weekly and monthly reporting on stock accuracy, variances, shortages, write-offs and operational performance.

• Month-end and audit. Support month-end close, stocktakes and audits, including reconciliations, journals and inventory provisions.

• Costing accuracy. Analyse production downtime and costing variances associated with material shortages, work orders and inaccurate BOM data, working with Production, Engineering, Purchasing Warehouse to resolve source.

• Continuous improvement. Lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce shortages, improve inventory accuracy and strengthen ERP and materials management practices.

• Capability building. Coach operational teams on inventory controls, system processes and required standards.

 About You

You are commercially minded, analytical and comfortable working equally across the Finance function and operational environment. You bring strong inventory and process control skills, confidence investigating discrepancies and the ability to work collaboratively with warehouse, production, purchasing, engineering and finance teams.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an operations finance, cost accounting, or similar role.

• Experience within a manufacturing or inventory-intensive environment.

• Demonstrated experience investigating stock variances, costing discrepancies and operational process issues.

• Good understanding of general ledger reconciliations, month-end processes and inventory accounting principles.

• Advanced computer skills and experience using ERP systems, with the ability to analyse and interpret operational and financial data.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, root-cause-focused approach.

• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy and process compliance.

• Confident communicator who can build effective working relationships.

• Comfortable working hands-on in an operational environment and addressing issues directly with relevant teams.

• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement, follow through on corrective actions and reinforce operational standards.

What can BITZER offer You?

We believe in investing in our people and creating an environment where you can thrive, here’s what BITZER can offer you:

• Competitive salary package

• Work Life balance with regular hours and working location, flexible arrangement available.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Mentorship from an experienced team in a supportive work environment

• Safe and friendly working environment

• Brand new facility based in a convenient location in St Marys with plenty of onsite parking

• Wellness Initiatives and Support

How to Apply

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply via Seek or submit your covering letter and resume (word format or pdf) to ••••@bitzer.com.au

(No agencies please)