Group Head of Inventory

5 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

**Your Impact**

Reporting to the Group General Manager, Logistics & Planning this role will be accountable for developing and implementing the strategic direction for Inventory across the group in line with MTP. You will review, develop and lead sustainable, best in class inventory operations, improving governance capability to enable working capital improvements, whilst achieving customer availability targets. The position has overarching responsibility for National Inventory Stocks across 28 DC’s, returnable assets management and associated working CAPEX, coupled with development and execution of national surge and outside storage strategy.

**The opportunity**:
Other key responsibilities include:

- Lead development of bespoke strategic initiatives that shape the future direction of Inventory Management, providing leadership within Supply Chain and consulting within the relevant strategic and operational functions
- Ensure absolute alignment with Customer Supply Chain GM’s for ALB & CUB to ensure correct flow of information, so critical and timely decisions can be made to support top line growth
- Setting and implementing Inventory Compliance and Auditing metrics and ensure completion of site audits on their inventory controls and process compliance against inventory policies
- Accountability for team which manages Tram track adherence (DRP), availability of product, sub-opt moves and continuity planning
- Identify synergies and optimization opportunities across the inventory network and Develop visibility road map in conjunction with Group Digital to ensure integration with major customers as they invest in their supply chain capabilities
- Clearly communicate performance expectations, rewarding innovation and challenge of the status quo

**About You**

Your resume will clearly demonstrate significant experience in a role where you have held accountability for multi-site based inventory management and the development and implementation of methods to streamline and optimise operations.

In addition, you will possess:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications - Engineering / Supply Chain ideally with APICS
- Significant proven Supply Chain experience within a large FMCG environment
- Strong understanding of supply planning concepts, ideally with cross functional experience across manufacturing, inventory control, procurement, planning
- SAP/APO planning functionality is essential with proficiency in MS Office, particularly highly developed Excel skills
- Solid understanding of S&OP, coupled with strong project management skills
- Exceptional communication, influencing and interpersonal skills

Want to know more?

**Why Us?**

Asahi Beverages is one of the leading beverage companies in Australia and New Zealand with a rich and varied history. Comprising some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands, the company’s Regional Hub is based in Melbourne with three Business Divisions - Asahi Lifestyle Beverages (formerly Schweppes Australia), Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) in Australia; and Asahi Beverages NZ and The Better Drinks Co. in New Zealand. There’s always a great deal going on and opportunities abound for those ready to take them

  • Group Inventory Controller

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Velocity Vehicle Group Full time

    Can be based at any of our Daimler Trucks Melbourne dealerships - Ongoing training and development including in-house and manufacturer training - Enjoy benefits such as discounted loans, mortgages & credit cards **About the Role** We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Group Inventory Controller to join our supportive and reputable Central Sales...

  • Inventory Controller

    4 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Bega Group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for usJoin an Australian-owned iconic brand based in DocklandsBe part of a critical and complex cold-chain logistics networkOn the job training – hybrid work 2 days WFHThe...

  • Inventory Controller

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Australia Toll Group Full time

    About Toll Group At Toll, we do more than just logistics - we move the businesses that move the world. Our 16,000 team members can help solve any logistics, transport, or supply chain challenge - big or small. We have been supporting our customers for more than 130 years. Today, we support more than 20,000 customers worldwide with 500 sites in 27 markets,...

  • Inventory Controller

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia DSV Full time

    **DSV is truly a global player offering services worldwide. Operating as the third largest global supplier of Transport & Logistics in more than 90 countries and over 75,000 employees, we thrive within an international network of partners and agents. Every day, we aim to open many opportunities for you to develop your career on an international scale,...

  • Inventory Controller

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia Gallagher Group Full time

    **About Gallagher** Gallagher has been in business since 1938, and our high-tech animal management solutions are now sought after around the world. Within our Animal Management business, we’re passionate about putting our technology to work to make farm life easier and more profitable for our customers, ensuring a positive impact on environmental and...

  • Accounts Payable Officer

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Brandbank Group Full time

    Generous Discounts across all brands. - Brands include Seed Heritage, Unison, Commonry, Allkinds, Fine-Day and kikki.K - Learning and development opportunity working with experienced leadership An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Payable Officer (Inventory) to join a dynamic team at Brandbank. This role will be responsible for managing the...

  • Head of Merchandise Planning

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Country Road Group Full time

    **Job no**: 996766 **Work type**: Full-Time **Location**: Melbourne - CBD & Inner **Categories**: Merchandise **_Country Road Group (CRG) is embarking on transformation to position itself for growth, leveraging our scale, capabilities and culture as a House of Brands. We are investing in new and existing capabilities and have a number of exciting...

  • Inventory Assistant

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Australia National Gallery of Victoria Full time

    VPS 2.1 $56,834 pro rata per annum + 11% Superannuation Part Time (30 hours and 24 minutes per fortnight), Fixed Term for 12 months The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking an Inventory Assistant who will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of service excellence in the effective daily operations of the NGV Design store inventory...

  • Inventory Controller

    3 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia Fonterra Full time

    **General Information**: - Date Published - 13-Aug-2025 - Advertising Ends - 19-Sep-2025 - ID# - 13000 - Role Type - Supply Chain & Logistics - Work Type - Permanent Full-Time - Workplace Type - On-site - Country - Australia - Location - Melbourne & Southern Victoria **Position Description**: We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition...

  • Inventory Manager

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Australia The Jolly Miller Group Full time

    iPantry are seeking an Inventory Manager to join our rapidly growing eCommerce business in Sunshine West, Victoria. Bullet Points - Join a rapidly growing eCommerce business - Become a part of a collaborative and supportive team - Work with new & exciting products in a Dynamic workplace Full Job Description The Inventory Manager will be responsible for...