Inventory Manager - Retail

The Client
Our client is a leading FMCG retail business with over 40 years’ experience supplying Australian households with quality products & exceptional service. They have built a brand to envy and a culture that maintains, develops, and grows their staff. The business and footprint has continued to grow over the last few years, with some exciting new products hitting our 100+ stores nationally. Due to an internal re-structure, they have gone to an outsourced 3PL model, are looking for an Inventory Manager to oversee and control this key area of the business.
  
The Role
Reporting to the CEO, this role manages the inventory control, planning, distribution and 3PL relationship of all product related goods whilst supporting the operations & stores nationally. Your key responsibilities as the Inventory Manager include:

• Manage inventory operations, addressing discrepancies and ensuring seamless integration between systems.
• Monitor stock levels, lead cycle count regimes, and oversee stock management processes with 3PL.
• Coordinate stock movements, adjustments, and utilize systems to serve retail stores.
• Plan and review upcoming product launches, promotions, and rework projects in collaboration with various departments.
• Foster relationships with Suppliers, selecting partners, issuing work instructions, and managing day-to-day interactions.
• Keep track of data, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Operational & process improvements
• Analysis & reporting

Preferred Experience
You will have 3+ years experience in a similar role within the FMCG/retail/consumer goods space. You will also ideally bring:

• Exposure to a large SKU portfolio
• Experience with managing an outsourced 3PL relationship
• Understanding inventory management business systems and MRP processes
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive approach and positive attitude
• Customer focused and collaborative

The ideal candidate will have a great attitude to work and life, a passion for what they do. The company provides a great culture and work environment & is looking for someone to add to that dynamic.

For any additional information please contact Stuart at ******@engagetalent.com.au