Inventory Specialist
Liontown Resources
Job Description
About the Company
Liontown Limited is an independent, ASX listed company and the 100% owner and operator of the tier-one Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia’s northern Goldfields, approximately 700 km north-east of Perth. With a 20+-year mine life, state-of-the-art processing facilities, and a passionate team, we are set to become one of the world’s largest and most sustainable hard rock lithium operations.
The opportunity
The Inventory Specialist is a newly created role based in our West Perth office, reporting initially to the Procurement Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and analytical thinker who wants to be accountable for overall inventory accuracy and integrity, helping to optimise Liontown’s maintenance and production.
What you’ll be doing
- Manages inventory master data, stock records (including reorder points, min/max levels, and material requirements planning category settings) and system configuration within Liontown’s ERP to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and accessibility across the supply chain.
- Manages Material Requirements Planning processes, monitoring and actioning queues, advising on appropriate procurement strategies, and identifying opportunities to improve demand satisfaction rates and the costs of procuring and storing inventory.
- Monitors the completeness and accuracy of inventory master data and assists with data correction activities, working closely with master data owners.
- Manages the configuration, production and distribution of inventory-related reports.
- Develops and interprets inventory reports and dashboards, identifying trends, discrepancies, and risks, and provides recommendations to support supply decision-making.
- Coordinates and analyses cycle count results and stocktake activities, investigates variances, and ensures accurate reconciliation between physical stock and system records.
- Partners with site-based warehousing, operations and maintenance teams and the Perth-based procurement team to resolve inventory issues, align on demand requirements, and maintain supply continuity.
- Ensures inventory practices comply with Liontown’s policies, procedures, and internal controls, and supports audit activities and the ongoing development of inventory governance frameworks.
About You / Requirements
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This role requires significant experience in inventory management.
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SAP S/4HANA experience would be advantageous although not a necessity.
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You will be an analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management and reporting.
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Strong systems proficiency and the ability to interpret and present data clearly for operational decision-making is important, as is being an effective communicator and able to engage in technical discussions with stakeholders.
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We are looking for:
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Proven experience in inventory management, ideally in an industry where inventory support of maintenance activities is operationally critical.
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Relevant experience working with inventory management systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.
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Demonstrated experience in inventory data analysis, reporting, and process improvement.
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Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced operational environment is desirable.
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Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline is desirable; equivalent experience will be considered
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Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
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Familiarity with inventory governance frameworks and internal control requirements is advantageous
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Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance and pass a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screen.
Qualifications & Certifications
- National Police Clearance (required as part of pre-employment)
- Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screen (required)
Why Liontown
Liontown is a leading ASX-listed provider of responsible battery minerals, driving the clean energy revolution. With world-class assets, tier-one credentials, and strategic partnerships, our mission is to power a sustainable future.
We offer a generous incentive plan, including cash and share bonuses.
For more information on Liontown, visit Liontown.com.
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