Inventory Supervisor

Cooktown Hardware is a long-standing family owned and operated business and part of one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from any others in the industry. We are part of a 60-site National group with over 1400 trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. To find out more about us click here.

The founders of the organisation are all about investing in their people, partners, and community to make a positive and sustainable contribution to Australia.

 Our business is built on a set of values that create the foundation for everything we do; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

Is your attention to detail is one of your best assets? Does the idea of managing levels of stock to meet market supply and demand, including during promotions sound exciting? This exciting opportunity might be the perfect fit for you. 

We are looking for a highly motivated superstar to join our Cooktown team as an Inventory Supervisor.

This role will focus on customer service, work with suppliers and our purchasing department to help grow the business. You will assist with planning, implementing promotions, merchandising, marketing activities, management of stock and have a high focus on customer service. You will play a critical to the overall success of the business to be able to trade and have stock on hand to meet market demands.

We create opportunities for ongoing training and development to improve your skills and the chance to work in different areas of the store whilst pursuing growth and learning on a daily basis.

Our roles suit those who are willing to work in a team environment.

Prior experience with hardware, or within the building industry is helpful. We require someone who is willing to contribute positively to a team environment to assist to maximise sales, along with providing an outstanding customer experience.

• Implement processes to reduce out of stocks and overstocks across the branch
• Maintain stock storage areas in a manner to ensure re-order reports can be completed accurately 
• Ensure relevant reports such as outstanding purchase order report are completed 
• Work with other departments to identify items which cannot be scanned at point of sale, and take relevant action to enable scanning 
• Implement strategies to protect inventory value by reducing theft and wastage 
• Assist the Purchasing and Marketing Teams with planning and implementing promotional activities
• Grow your knowledge with regular product training with market leading brands
• Assist with stocktake preparation
• Establish and build internal customer relationships – working closely with the Branch Manager
• Extensive customer service including sales, orders & quotes

• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with high level of accuracy 
• Proven ability to follow agreed plans, systems and processes
• Computer literacy and strong numeracy skills
• Must be results driven and be able to engage with others
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work 
• Ability to cross sell product ranges to builders for a one stop shop approach
• Demonstrated experience in managing inventory and associated processes
• Genuine commitment to Safety and Company values
• Physically fit with the ability to safely lift loads and manually handle goods
• Current Vehicle Licence

• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated, the company culture lives this
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform provided, so you can look the part
• Ongoing training with plenty of opportunities for people with the right attitude 
• Job security from a long-standing respected employer in the Cooktown region 
• Staff and Fuel discount schemes offered
• Everyone gets paid to take a day off for their birthday
• Be part of an organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and we do conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

If this sounds like the right job for you, and your skills and enthusiasm, click the 'Apply for this job' now and include your Resume and Covering Letter.