Inventory Manager

Company description:

Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution and marketing company with sales of over $14 billion.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

Our purpose is to Champion Successful Independents!

Job description:

Joining the Metcash Family

At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.

Being part of something bigger means you're part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you'll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join Metcash as a Warehouse Inventory Manager on a 2 year Fixed Term Contract. This role is responsible for the management and review of Systems, People and Processes that will enable the efficient movement of stock into, through and out of the Distribution Centre. This position is key in identifying opportunities to improve customer service and opportunities for inventory and process improvements.

In this Role

• Champion the management of Chain of Responsibility inbound receiving schedule planning responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver on KPIs for customer service delivery
• Through analysis, implement optimal inventory planning and placement strategies and use of the warehouse inventory management systems.
• Ensure all OH&S, company policies and legislation is adhered to at all times.
• Drive a people-based performance environment, providing support and development opportunities to Warehouse Inventory personnel.

You're Likely a Match If

• Distribution Centre inventory management experience
• Experience with automated systems and/or manufacturing line
• Experience creating and delivering plans; solving problems, measuring performance and outcomes.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (Dallas)

Life at Metcash

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!

🌟 Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.

🌿 Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.

🌐 An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

💼 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.

🏆 Proudly awarded the "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".

🌍 Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.

⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".

About Us

Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.

We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and become part of something bigger!