Inventory Supervisor

Martin Brower ANZ; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Recognition programs

Employee wellbeing support

Work-life balance

Free onsite parking

Career development

Job summary

Martin Brower ANZ is seeking an Inventory Supervisor at our Jandakot DC to oversee all inventory operations and ensure accurate stock data across JD Edwards and WMS systems. You will lead the inventory team, coordinate inbound scheduling, and drive safety and efficiency in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You will manage stock movements, variances, and damaged or SSL stock while delivering cost-saving improvements and upholding CARES values.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated inventory management in FMCG, logistics or warehouse settings.
• Proven leadership of diverse teams and safety compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and data interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound appointment scheduling for unloading operations.
• Monitor negative inventory and inbound variances and resolve within 24–48h.
• Ensure accurate product slotting and alignment with JD Edwards and WMS.
• Report damaged, on-hold, and adjustment stock and manage SSL and stock rotation.
• Uphold safety policies and lead CARES values.

Skills

Inventory management

People leadership

Critical thinking

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Tools

JD Edwards

WMS systems

Job description

The Inventory Supervisor is an important role within our Jandakot DC, supervising all areas of the inventory operations to ensure timely processing in the system of all information relating to DC stock (including stock movements and deliveries). You will be responsible for all inbound transport enquiries, managing the accuracy of the timeslot allocation process, resolving any scheduling issues and escalating as required to the supply chain team. In this role you will be a people leader with the ability to develop and motivate our inventory team and continue to drive our People First culture.

Day to Day you will:

• Manage inbound appointment scheduling to ensure safe, efficient workload distribution and unloading operations.
• Monitor and review daily negative inventory and inbound variance reports, resolving variances within 24 hours and managing supplier returns for damaged stock within 48 hours.
• Ensure accurate product slotting for new, promotional, phasing, and existing inventory, maintaining alignment between physical stock, JD Edwards, and WMS systems.
• Report daily on damaged, on-hold, and adjustment stock, proactively managing short shelf life (SSL), stock rotation, and inventory damage to minimise loss.
• Maintain compliance with all safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and near-miss reporting standards.
• Lead, mentor, and engage Inventory Officers through CARES values while driving continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives across inventory operations.

About You:

• Demonstrated inventory management experience within FMCG, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Warehouse environments, including multi-temperature operations.
• Proven ability to engage, connect with, and motivate diverse teams through inclusive leadership practices.
• Results-driven with the initiative to achieve and exceed KPIs while maintaining high standards of safety and customer service.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex operational challenges.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, including Chain of Responsibility (CoR), HACCP, and FSSC food safety requirements.
• Advanced analytical, numeracy, IT, and Microsoft Office skills, with strong attention to detail and data interpretation capabilities.

Why you'll love working with us:

We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development.

• Competitive remuneration and performance rewards, including a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, employee reward programs and access to an exclusive employee discount portal.
• Recognition and appreciation initiatives, with quarterly and annual awards celebrating individual and team achievements.
• Wellbeing and employee support benefits, including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and regular business-wide events, updates and team lunches.
• Work-life balance and flexibility, supported through paid parental leave and volunteer leave opportunities.
• Convenient workplace benefits, including free onsite parking.
• Professional development and career progression, with ongoing training, development programs and opportunities for long-term career growth.

About Martin Brower:

At Martin Brower we are proud to be a leading global Supply Chain Solutions provider for large scale restaurant chains. From our global supply network and distribution centres and into our customer's hands, Martin Brower takes supply chain management personally. Martin Brower does more than procure and move product, we create and deliver smart insights by collaborating and innovating every link in the supply chain.

We are driven by our shared CARES values. These are woven into the fabric of our culture and guide everything we do and ensure an unparalleled experience and environment for our people.

We value the unique contributions of each and every member of our diverse Martin Brower family. Keeping in mind our core values and customer orientation we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital, or disability status.

This is an opportunity to be part of an outstanding work environment, in a global company who invests in their people, training and development with a focus on diversity and internal promotion.

If you want to be a part of this world-class team