Systems & Inventory Manager

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.

Join the team

At Kmart, we're reinventing the future of retail through world-class automation, technology and supply chain innovation. As we continue to evolve our new state of the art Moorebank Omni Channel Fulfilment Centre (OFC), we're looking for a strong people leader to drive inventory integrity, systems performance and continuous improvement within one of Australia's most advanced automated fulfilment environments.

As the Inventory & Systems Manager, you will play a critical leadership role within the Moorebank OFC leadership team, ensuring inventory accuracy, warehouse systems reliability and operational excellence across both B2B and B2C channels.

This role is ideal for an experienced leader who thrives in highly automated environments and can influence cross-functional stakeholders while leading teams through change, technology adoption and process improvement.

What you'll be doing

• Leading inventory integrity across a large-scale automated fulfilment operation.
• Acting as the site subject matter expert for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS, Manhattan Active) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS).
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service levels, efficiency and system performance.
• Partnering with automation providers, technology teams and operational leaders to optimise site performance.
• Leading and developing a team of leaders, fostering engagement, accountability and high performance.
• Managing cycle counting, auditing, discrepancy investigations and stocktake programs.
• Leading root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions for inventory and system issues.
• Supporting system upgrades and deployments, testing, implementation and stabilisation activities.
• Key member of the team supporting system testing and transition planning prior to go-live.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

• Proven leadership experience managing leaders and building high-performing teams.
• Significant experience within a highly automated logistics, distribution, fulfilment or manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with Warehouse Control and Warehouse Management Systems, with Manhattan experience highly regarded.
• Demonstrated success leading inventory management and inventory integrity programs.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across operations, technology and external vendors.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability, supported by strong data interpretation skills.
• Experience delivering change, process improvement and operational transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits we'll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings
• Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers!
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
• A dynamic learning and support program
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing ••••@kmart.com.au.

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you - apply now!

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