Inventory Manager

Linfox; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Linfox is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to lead accuracy and stock control at our Derrimut site in Victoria. You will ensure alignment between physical and system inventory, drive best practices and deliver accurate reporting and operational excellence across the site.

You will manage cycle counts, stocktakes, variances and loss prevention, lead a team and collaborate with stakeholders to improve processes and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management within logistics/warehouse environments.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory processes, including cycle counting and stocktaking.
• Proven leadership of operational teams and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify inventory risks and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory accuracy across the site through robust stock control and reporting processes.
• Manage cycle counts, stocktakes, inventory adjustments, returns and loss prevention activities.
• Deliver KPI reporting and detailed analysis of inventory performance, stock levels and variances.
• Monitor warehouse and inventory system transactions including receipting, replenishment, picking and dispatch activities.
• Develop and maintain inventory procedures, operational documentation and auditable stock transaction processes.
• Support customer outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement, team development and continuous process improvement.

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

Here at Linfox, you’ll join a company that’s focussed on evolving the supply chains of today to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

We’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest privately owned logistics providers, proudly delivering the essentials that communities and industries rely on every day.

And we’re building a safer, secure, efficient and more sustainable future for our industry, one that’s powered by people, technology and smarter ways of working.

At Linfox, together anything’s possible.

What does the job look like?

Linfox is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to lead inventory accuracy and stock control operations at our site in Derrimut. This role is responsible for ensuring alignment between physical and system inventory, driving inventory best practice and delivering accurate reporting and operational excellence across the site. Key areas:

• Lead inventory accuracy across the site through robust stock control and reporting processes.


• Manage cycle counts, stocktakes, inventory adjustments, returns and loss prevention activities.


• Deliver KPI reporting and detailed analysis of inventory performance, stock levels and variances.


• Monitor warehouse and inventory system transactions including receipting, replenishment, picking and dispatch activities.


• Develop and maintain inventory procedures, operational documentation and auditable stock transaction processes.


• Support customer outcomes through effective stakeholder engagement, team development and continuous process improvement.

Are you the one?

You are an experienced inventory professional with a strong background in logistics and warehouse operations. You combine strong analytical capability with hands‑on inventory management expertise and can confidently lead teams, systems and customer‑focused outcomes. You can demonstrate:

• Experience in inventory management, stock control or inventory coordination within a logistics or warehousing environment.


• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory processes, including cycle counting and stocktaking.


• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems, with SAP and WMS experience highly regarded.


• Proven experience leading, supervising and developing operational teams.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify inventory risks, investigate variances and drive corrective actions.


• Experience working within quality, compliance and safety-focused environments.

What's in it for me?

• 12 weeks paid parental leave and return to work bonus for eligible employees


• Career development opportunities and mentoring programs


• Access to a range of benefits across dining and adventure, travel and health and well‑being


• The chance to work in a high-performing team where your contributions truly make an impact

At Linfox, we focus on providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where our people can perform at their best. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and perspectives; with people of diverse genders, ages, religions, abilities, sexual orientations and cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) encouraged to apply.

We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Linfox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Further information

You will be required to meet Linfox's employment criteria which will include but not be limited to a criminal history check and full medical with a drug and alcohol test.

To find out more about opportunities at Linfox, visit www.linfox.com/careers

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