Inbound & Inventory Manager

Masterpet Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Leasing

Employee Share Plan

Parental Leave

Health Insurance Discounts

Mental Health Wellbeing

Staff Awards & Referrals

Job summary

Masterpet Corporation in Australia seeks an experienced Inbound & Inventory Manager to lead inbound logistics, receiving operations and inventory control at our Smeaton Grange Distribution Centre. This hands-on, on-site role will coach a team responsible for receiving, putaway, replenishment and stock accuracy while partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Customer Service and Finance.

You will drive continuous improvement projects, including RF scanning enhancements, systems

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing warehouse, inventory, receiving or logistics teams.
• Strong inventory control experience including stock investigations, cycle counts, stocktakes and reconciliations.
• Experience working with WMS, ERP and RF technology platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to identify opportunities and drive operational improvements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Inbound Operations: Lead inbound receiving, putaway, replenishment and inventory activities.
• Inventory Integrity: Ensure stock accuracy, availability and compliance across the distribution centre.
• People Leadership: Coach, develop and lead inventory and receiving teams.
• Inventory Control: Oversee stocktakes, cycle counts, slotting, master data, reconciliations and investigations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process, systems and operational improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate across Supply Chain, Operations and support functions to optimise performance.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Systems Knowledge

Analytical

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Management

Tools

WMS

ERP

RF technology

Job description

• Lead a critical function within a major distribution centre
• Influence future inventory and inbound processes
• Support operational and systems improvement projects

The Opportunity

Here at Masterpet, we have an exciting opportunity for an Inbound & Inventory Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Distribution Centre Manager, this newly created role will lead inbound logistics, receiving operations and inventory control across our Smeaton Grange Distribution Centre.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how inbound and inventory operations are managed across the site. You'll lead a team focused on receiving, putaway, replenishment and inventory accuracy while partnering with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Operations and Finance.

You'll also have the opportunity to influence future operational improvements, including enhanced RF scanning capability, process optimisation and upcoming systems initiatives.

This role is based full-time at our Smeaton Grange Distribution Centre due to the hands‑on operational nature of the position. Occasional travel to other operational sites may be required.

What You Will Do:

• Inbound Operations: Lead inbound receiving, putaway, replenishment and inventory activities.
• Inventory Integrity: Ensure stock accuracy, availability and compliance across the distribution centre.
• People Leadership: Coach, develop and lead inventory and receiving teams.
• Inventory Control: Oversee stocktakes, cycle counts, slotting, master data, reconciliations and investigations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive process, systems and operational improvement initiatives.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate across Supply Chain, Operations and support functions to optimise performance.

What We Are Looking For:

You are a people-focused operational leader who enjoys improving processes, solving problems and building capable teams. You balance attention to detail with a practical approach and can confidently work across both operational and strategic priorities.

You bring strong inventory management experience and enjoy partnering with stakeholders to improve performance, simplify processes and deliver positive outcomes.

• Leadership: Experience leading warehouse, inventory, receiving or logistics teams.
• Inventory Management: Strong inventory control experience, including stock investigations, cycle counting, stocktakes and reconciliations.
• Systems Knowledge: Experience working with WMS, ERP and RF technology platforms.
• Analytical: Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Continuous Improvement: Ability to identify opportunities and drive operational improvements.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a company where you are valued, given the recognition you deserve and suitably rewarded for your hard work.

Other benefits include:

• Novated Leasing & Corporate Rewards – Access tax‑effective vehicle leasing and a comprehensive cashback program across hundreds of retail, travel, and entertainment brands.
• Employee Share Plan - Build long‑term wealth with our ASX/NZX shared equity program.
• Company Paid Parental Leave - Supporting your family with paid leave options.
• Health Insurance Discounts - Enjoy reduced corporate rates on private health cover.
• Mental Health Wellbeing – Free, confidential support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Staff Awards & Referrals – Be recognized via our peer rewards and cash referral bonuses.

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively strive to build a gender‑equitable team and cultivate a culture that embraces individuals from all walks of life. We welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, and cultures (including First Nations Peoples).

Our commitment to inclusivity extends to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations due to disability, please inform us by reaching out to [e-mail]. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our organisation and contributes to our success.

The Company

Masterpet is a brand led business that is united by one simple belief: life is better with a pet, but they can’t care for themselves and that’s why we exist. We spend our days helping pet owners be the best they can in caring for their pets via our portfolio of brands, including VitaPet, Black Hawk, Trouble and Trix and Yours Droolly.

Masterpet is a division of Animal Care and part of the EBOS Group. With almost 5,700 employees in 133 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. EBOS Group is the largest and most diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products. It is also a leading marketer and distributor of recognised animal care brands.

EBOS Group is publicly listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges.

• Right to Work: Candidates must possess full, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
• Background Checks: The preferred candidate will be required to undergo standard pre‑employment screening prior to an offer of employment.
• Recruitment Agencies: No agency assistance is required for this vacancy.