Kmart Gladstone - Store Inventory Manager

Kmart Australia Limited; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off

Competitive pay + bonus

Team discounts across group brands

Job summary

Kmart Gladstone Store is seeking an Inventory Manager to lead the team in delivering excellent customer experiences through merchandising, replenishment and service. You will drive store processes, ensure safety and compliance, and execute initiatives to deliver strong store outcomes.

Join a team that values work-life balance, offers competitive pay with bonus potential, and provides clear career pathways within Kmart Group and Wesfarmers.

Qualifications

• Leadership & motivation demonstrated in team settings.
• Strategic thinking to optimise store operations and inventory processes.
• Relationship building to inform and align across store teams.
• Operational excellence to refine workflows and boost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the store team to achieve objectives with a collaborative approach.
• Analyse and optimise inventory processes and store operations for efficiency.
• Foster clear communication and coordination across teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and address process issues using metrics to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate accountability and adaptability to changing initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Operational excellence

Resilience

Growth mindset

Job description

At Kmart, we've been making everyday living brighter for over 50 years. Today, across 450+ stores and a 55,000-strong team, we're one of Australia and New Zealand's most loved retailers, and we're just getting started.

The Rewards You Deserve

• 1 in 3 weekends off to support work-life balance


• Competitive salary + bonus potential


• Team member discounts across Kmart, Target, Officeworks & Bunnings


• Career pathways across Kmart Group and Wesfarmers


• Ongoing leadership development and support

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Kmart Store Inventory Managers are crucial to our company's success. They lead team members to deliver a high standard of customer experiences through effective store merchandising, replenishment and customer service. They ensure a safe and compliant stores through execution of store processes and leadership of team members. Store Inventory Managers are process leaders and executors in our stores, they navigate complex environments and implement business initiatives, ensuring the store operates smoothly and delivers strong outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Leadership & Motivation – Actively engages the team to ensure diverse viewpoints are considered, prioritised team goals over personal agendas while promoting collaboration and a strong sense of shared purpose. Involve team members in decision-making to build trust and achieve store objectives together.


• Strategic Thinking – Seeks out new ways to optimise store operations and improve inventory processes, testing new approaches, analysing results, and refining methods to enhance efficiency and customer experience.


• Relationship Building – Keeps everyone informed to avoid surprises, fostering collaboration and unified approach while actively seeking input, valuing diverse perspectives and recognising individual contributions.


• Operational Excellence – Quickly identify and address process issues using metrics and benchmarks to uncover gaps, continuously refining workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes while eliminating waste and streamlining operations.


• Resilience & Adaptability – Demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes and ensuring goals and standards are consistently achieved.


• Growth Mindset –– Learns rapidly when introduced to new initiatives, embracing changes and continuously seeking opportunities to drive improvement and enhance team capability.

At Kmart, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.

If you need workplace adjustments, email us at [e-mail].

Kmart Gladstone - Store Inventory Manager Gladstone, QLD, AU