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 your 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

Metcash is on the lookout for an experienced and driven Inventory Operations Manager to lead inventory operations at our Canning Vale, WA Distribution Centre on an 18 months fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the State Logistics Manager, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy, optimising warehouse performance, and aligning local operations with national supply chain strategy.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of product slotting, pick path optimisation, and warehouse space utilisation. Using data-led insights and regular performance reviews, you’ll drive operational improvements that ensure our DC remains safe, compliant, and highly efficient.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including DC operations, supply chain, and procurement to implement best practices and address state-specific challenges. From onboarding new product lines to managing the exit of slow-moving stock, your expertise will help streamline processes and maximise space and efficiency.

Your success will be defined by your ability to lead and develop teams, deliver against strategic goals, and contribute to the continuous improvement of national inventory systems and processes.

If you're passionate about warehouse optimisation and ready to make a real difference in one of Australia’s leading wholesale distribution networks, we’d love to hear from you!

In this Role

• Ensure accurate allocation of products to pick slots based on handling characteristics, sales trends, and operational efficiency; regularly review and adjust slot types, locations, and picking paths
• Manage the introduction of new product lines and the exit of obsolete or slow-moving items to maintain safe and efficient warehouse operations
• Track pick slot capacity and utilization, conducting regular health checks and identifying areas for improvement
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve warehouse layout, pick slot configurations, and product handling practices
• Develop and lead structured cycles for reviewing and enhancing pick paths and slotting to align with broader operational strategies
• Oversee cycle counting processes, ensure audit compliance, and identify opportunities to improve inventory reporting and data integrity
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and procurement teams to implement best practices and address regional challenges
• Support training, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives to build team capabilities and align with national inventory management goals
• Overseeing the inventory functions across the entire site, with direct responsibility for managing the inventory teams within the Ambient, Perishable, and ALM warehouses

You’re Likely a Match If

• Proven leader with a track record of building high-performing, values-driven teams
• Strong collaborator with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across all levels
• Deep knowledge of inventory systems and data-led performance optimisation
• Technically adept, with experience delivering cost and service gains through practical solutions
• Clear, composed communicator with strong problem-solving and continuous improvement focus
• Balances strategic planning with hands-on operational execution to deliver measurable results

Life at Metcash

🌟 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.

🌈 Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a Flex Ready accredited workplace!

🙏🏼 Thrive where work and family truly co-exist. We are an accredited Family Friendly Workplace.

🏆 Proudly awarded “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”.

⚖️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2023- 2024

🥇 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.

💸 Great team member discounts and perks.

About Us

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with sales of $19.5 billion in FY25. We’re also an ASX top 125 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.

We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Join us and be part of something bigger!

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