Inventory Supervisor: Lead Stock, Improve Flow & Safety

Metcash Trading Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra Leave

Career Growth

Parental Leave

Inclusive Culture

Neutral Pay Gap

Mental Health Support

Flexibility

Job summary

Metcash is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to own stock accuracy in a fast-paced food distribution setting. You will lead the inventory control function, drive continuous improvement, and ensure strict safety and compliance across operations.

You will oversee cycle counts, audits and reconciliations, address discrepancies, and coach the inventory team to optimize stock flow and meet food safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in inventory control, warehousing or a similar role, ideally within food distribution.
• Strong attention to detail with hands-on experience in WMS, inventory reconciliation and stock control.
• A confident and approachable leader who can motivate a team and build strong working relationships.
• Highly organized and able to prioritize, problem-solve and deliver under pressure.
• A proactive, safety-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory accuracy across Pronto and eveXso, including cycle counts, audits and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, minimizing stock loss and improving inventory integrity.
• Lead, coach and develop the inventory team, building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Procurement, Receiving and Warehouse teams to optimize stock flow and operational efficiency.
• Ensure inventory processes meet food safety, quality and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Inventory control

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Safety & compliance

Communication

Tools

WMS

Pronto

eveXso

Job description

Metcash is seeking an Inventory Supervisor to own stock accuracy in a fast-paced food distribution setting. You will lead the inventory control function, drive continuous improvement, and ensure strict safety and compliance across operations.

You will oversee cycle counts, audits and reconciliations, address discrepancies, and coach the inventory team to optimize stock flow and meet food safety standards.