National Inventory Operations Manager

**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** Are you a strategic thinker and an expert in inventory management? Do you thrive on driving operational excellence, implementing cutting-edge solutions, and leading high-performing teams? At Metcash, we are on a mission to redefine and optimize inventory operations across our Distribution Centre (DC) network. We are looking for an experienced **National Inventory Operations Manager** to take charge of our national inventory strategy, enhance systems and processes, and build a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This is a career-defining opportunity for a results-driven leader who wants to make a lasting impact on supply chain efficiency, service delivery, and operational excellence. **In this Role** - Develop and optimize inventory operations processes to ensure alignment with business objectives and efficiency across all DCs. - Monitor and report on key inventory metrics, including warehouse utilization, cycle counting accuracy, and audit compliance. - Train, mentor, and support State Inventory Managers through ongoing communication, feedback, and continuous learning initiatives to enhance their technical and operational skills. - Lead initiatives to enhance national inventory processes and systems, driving efficiency and consistency. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements, optimize workflows, and enhance service delivery. - Evaluate, enhance, and integrate inventory management systems and technologies to improve tracking, slotting optimization, reporting, and operational efficiency. - Develop and manage range planning and slotting processes to optimize pick slot allocations, improve efficiency and safety, and maximize warehouse space by managing slow-moving or obsolete products. **You’re Likely a Match If** - Proven experience managing national-level inventory and leading teams - a coach, motivator, and team builder. - Strong background in inventory systems, process optimization, and continuous improvement. - Data-driven mindset to enhance workflow and service levels. - Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders. - Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred). **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 “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognised as 75th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity. - ️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024 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 FY24. 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. **_Join us and be part of something bigger_** **_#INFLA_** **_#LI-SS1_