Inventory Manager

We are looking to appoint a permanent full time Inventory Manager to be based in our Loganholme branch to take ownership of inventory performance across our national network. This role sits at the intersection of supply, operations, and people leadership and is critical to ensuring the business has the right stock, in the right locations, at the right time.

This is not a procurement or sourcing role. Our supplier base and commercial frameworks are established. The focus is on managing and optimising inventory execution, building strong processes, and leading a small team to deliver consistent outcomes across the business.

About the role

Under the leadership of the National Manager, you will facilitate the planning, ordering and delivery of stock to our distribution centres (Australia and New Zealand) ensuring the company's continuance of providing quality customer service to all Key Stakeholders.  Your responsibilities are (and not limited to):

• End-to-end inventory management across approximately 15 locations

• Demand planning and stock positioning to support sales and operational requirements

• Oversight of purchasing activity within agreed supplier frameworks

• Coordination of inbound supply from both local and overseas sources

• Establishing, embedding, and maintaining clear inventory processes and controls

• Leading and developing a small team (approximately four people), setting standards and accountability

• Working closely with operations, finance, and branch leadership to align inventory outcomes with business priorities

About you

• Experience in inventory, supply chain, or operations management within a multi-site business

• Strong planning and organisational capability

• Confidence leading a small team and driving consistent ways of working

• A process-driven mindset with the ability to implement and sustain improvements

• A collaborative style and the credibility to work across the business

About FlameStop

FlameStop Australia is the largest manufacturer and wholesaler of fire protection products with over 30 years of experience and we take great pleasure in being a 'one stop shop' in supplying the fire industry with the largest range of Australian Standards approved products. 

With distribution centres located throughout Australia and New Zealand, FlameStop continues to provide an expansive range of quality products, fast turnaround on delivery of orders contributing to optimal customer satisfaction experience. We continually test and improve our products so they are the best in the industry.