Inventory Operations Team Leader

Emirates Leisure Retail (Australia) Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel discount opportunities with Emb

Food and beverage discounts

Career growth and training

Employee Health and Wellbeing program

Reward and Recognition Program

Swag Store discounts

Job summary

Emirates Leisure Retail Australia New Zealand (ELRANZ) is seeking an experienced stores/inventory supervisor at Sydney International Airport to lead day‑to‑day stock control, ensure FIFO, and support venue operations. You will manage the Stores team, oversee monthly stocktakes, use Oracle Inventory Management, and work within food safety and operational standards.

Flexibility to work a Monday–Friday roster with varying early starts is required; travel discounts and employee programs are part of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in inventory management or a related role.
• Proficiency in Oracle Inventory Management or similar is essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Port leaders to optimise stock control and reduce waste.
• Manage labour budgets through effective rostering and adherence to the Restaurant Industry Award.
• Oversee monthly stocktakes and ensure accurate record-keeping of inventory.
• Place orders based on sales trends and forecasted demand.
• Ensure FIFO stock rotation and safe delivery of goods to venues.
• Process invoices and manage inventory using the Oracle system.
• Lead and develop the stores team, ensuring high performance and compliance with training and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Team supervision

Tools

Oracle Inventory Management

Job description

Launching into Australia in 2008, ELRANZ has rapidly expanded within the Airport Bar & Restaurant marketplace. Emirates Leisure Retail Australia New Zealand (ELRANZ) operates 25 venues across airports in Australia and New Zealand, bringing together a diverse portfolio of hospitality concepts and brand partnerships.

We are a subsidiary of the Dubai-based ELR/MMI Group, owners and operators of over 300 restaurants, cafés and bars across Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. We are also part of the broader high-profile Emirates Group.

THIS ROLE/LOCATION

Are you an experienced stores, inventory, or administration professional with proven leadership experience? Join our dynamic team at ELRA, based at Sydney International Airport. In this hands‑on role, you will support the day-to-day operations of our stores function, ensuring effective inventory control, accurate stock administration, and compliance with food safety and operational standards. You’ll lead and support the Stores team, work closely with our busy venues, and contribute to the smooth and efficient running of operations across the business. Experience leading a team and working with inventory management systems is essential to success in this role.

Must be available to work a Monday to Friday roster and have flexibility to work varied shifts which may commence from 5.30am. Some weekends and Public Holidays may be required as per business demands.

OUR VALUES

• Teamwork– We encourage & support our teammates and we reward hard work and celebrate achievements together with our Teams & Partners
• Service– We deliver exceptional guest experiences, and we strive for excellence every time
• Integrity– We act honestly and ethically to build and protect our reputation and we respect differences and have no favouritism
• Quality– We aim to be the best and take pride in all that we do, and we make it our priority to have a safe and attractive environment for our guests & teammates
• Results– We acknowledge our achievements, and learn from less favourable outcomes and success is working together to bring us growth and new opportunities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Port leaders to optimise stock control and reduce waste.
• Manage labour budgets through effective rostering and adherence to the Restaurant Industry Award.
• Oversee monthly stocktakes and ensure accurate record-keeping of inventory.
• Place orders based on sales trends and forecasted demand.
• Ensure FIFO stock rotation and safe delivery of goods to venues.
• Process invoices and manage inventory using the Oracle system.
• Lead and develop the stores team, ensuring high performance and compliance with training and safety standards.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (but not limited to)

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in inventory management or a related role.
• Proficiency in Oracle Inventory Management or similar is essential.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Travel discount opportunities with Emirates Airline flights
• Food and beverage discounts via our corporate venues, inclusive across Australia and New Zealand
• Opportunity for career growth and development in addition to ongoing daily training
• Free access to our Employee Health and Wellbeing Assistance Program (TELUS Health)
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Shopping Discounts with leading retailers on our online platform (Swag Store)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which values diversity and inclusion. We embrace applicants from all culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities and the LGBTQI+ community.We draw pride and strength from our diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Please note:

It is a requirement for all successful applicants to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) which requires a full background and criminal history check. All roles offered will be conditional on applicants being able to successfully obtain an ASIC.