Inventory Manager

Sigma Healthcare; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary reviews

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Sigma Healthcare is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to lead the day-to-day management of stock across the Berrinba Distribution Centre. You will drive stock accuracy, team performance and process improvements in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain and other stakeholders to ensure stock availability, compliance and optimal product flow, while leveraging SAP and WMS data for informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management, stock control or warehouse inventory operations.
• Experience leading and developing teams within distribution, logistics or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, stock reconciliation and control processes.
• Analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems and warehouse data.
• Ability to interpret inventory data and operational performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day inventory management and stock control across the Berrinba DC.
• Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy and stock integrity in storage and picking areas.
• Lead, coach and develop the Inventory team with clear priorities and performance expectations.
• Manage cycle counting, stock investigations, adjustments and reconciliation processes.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations to resolve replenishment and stock availability issues.
• Support stocktakes, audits and compliance activities.
• Utilise SAP/WMS data to analyse issues and support decision-making.

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Distribution/logistics

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Join Sigma Healthcare and help keep Australia’s healthcare supply chain moving!

At Sigma Healthcare, we’re proud to be an essential part of Australia’s healthcare system. Every day, our Distribution Centres help deliver medicines and healthcare products to pharmacies, hospitals and healthcare providers across the country.

We’re currently seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to join our Logistics leadership team at our Berrinba Distribution Centre.

This is an opportunity for an experienced inventory professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced distribution environment, leading teams, solving inventory issues and driving high standards of stock accuracy, compliance and operational performance.

Join Sigma Healthcare and help keep Australia’s healthcare supply chain moving!

At Sigma Healthcare, we’re proud to be an essential part of Australia’s healthcare system. Every day, our Distribution Centres help deliver medicines and healthcare products to pharmacies, hospitals and healthcare providers across the country.

We’re currently seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to join our Logistics leadership team at our Berrinba Distribution Centre.

This is an opportunity for an experienced inventory professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced distribution environment, leading teams, solving inventory issues and driving high standards of stock accuracy, compliance and operational performance.

About the Role

Reporting to the Inventory & Systems Manager, the Inventory Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and control of inventory across the Berrinba Distribution Centre.

You will lead the Inventory team and work closely with Operations, Supply Chain and other key stakeholders to maintain inventory accuracy, investigate stock discrepancies, improve inventory processes and ensure stock is available in the right location to support customer service and operational requirements.

The role will have a strong focus on inventory integrity, stock control, compliance, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement within a highly automated distribution environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day inventory management and stock control activities across the Berrinba Distribution Centre
• Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy and stock integrity across warehouse storage and picking areas
• Lead, coach and develop the Inventory team while maintaining clear priorities and performance expectations
• Manage cycle counting, stock investigations, inventory adjustments and inventory reconciliation processes
• Investigate stock discrepancies and operational inventory issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Monitor inventory accuracy and other key inventory performance measures and identify areas requiring improvement
• Ensure inventory processes are completed in accordance with Sigma procedures, regulatory requirements and internal controls
• Manage inventory-related issues including damaged, expired, quarantined, misplaced and unidentified stock
• Work closely with Operations teams to resolve replenishment, location, stock availability and product flow issues
• Support effective storage location utilisation and inventory placement within the Distribution Centre
• Partner with Supply Chain, Customer Service and other stakeholders to investigate and resolve inventory-related service issues
• Support stocktakes, inventory audits and compliance activities
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across inventory processes
• Use SAP, warehouse management systems and operational data to analyse inventory issues and support decision-making
• Escalate system, automation or process issues impacting inventory performance to the Inventory & Systems Manager and relevant support teams
• Build strong working relationships with operational leaders and key stakeholders across the business

About You

You are an experienced inventory or logistics professional who enjoys working in a complex distribution environment and taking ownership of inventory accuracy and stock control.

You are comfortable leading a team, investigating operational issues and working across different areas of the business to deliver practical outcomes.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in inventory management, stock control or warehouse inventory operations
• Experience leading and developing teams within a distribution, logistics or supply chain environment
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, stock reconciliation and inventory control processes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities
• Experience investigating stock discrepancies and implementing corrective actions
• Experience working with warehouse management systems and SAP or similar ERP systems
• Confidence working with inventory data, reports and operational performance measures
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accountability
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working within a highly automated distribution environment will be highly regarded
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify practical opportunities to improve inventory processes
• The ability to balance day-to-day operational priorities while maintaining strong inventory governance and controls

Why Join Sigma Healthcare?

Grow your career with purpose – Be part of an organisation that plays a critical role in supporting Australia’s healthcare industry while accessing ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Make a meaningful impact – Help maintain inventory integrity, stock accuracy and operational performance within one of Sigma’s major Distribution Centres.

Be rewarded for your impact – Enjoy annual salary reviews linked to performance, recognising the value you bring to the business.

Paid parental leave – Six weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and one week for secondary carers.

Exclusive savings – Access employee discounts and corporate benefits through our partner programs.

Support when you need it – Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for personal and professional support.