Kmart Mackay - Store Inventory Manager

Kmart Australia Limited; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend balance

Competitive salary & bonus

Staff discounts across brands

Career progression

Leadership development

Job summary

Kmart Australia Limited is seeking Store Inventory Managers who lead teams to deliver exceptional store merchandising, replenishment and customer service, while ensuring safety and compliance through strong process execution.

You will navigate complex environments and implement business initiatives to drive strong store outcomes, with opportunities for career progression within the Kmart Group.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Motivation - Actively engages the team to prioritise goals over personal agendas while promoting collaboration and shared purpose.
• Strategic Thinking - Seeks out new ways to optimise store operations and inventory processes, testing new approaches and refining methods.
• Relationship Building - Keeps everyone informed to avoid surprises and foster collaboration while seeking input from diverse perspectives.
• Operational Excellence - Quickly identify and address process issues using metrics and benchmarks to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Resilience & Adaptability - Demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes and ensuring goals and standards are met.
• Growth Mindset - Learns rapidly when new initiatives are introduced and seeks opportunities to drive improvement.

Job description

Brighter Futures Start here.

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.

Making everyday living brighter. Want to be part of this journey? Explore careers: Kmart Careers

Two brands. One purpose

Making everyday living brighter.

The Rewards You Deserve

• Working only 1 in 3 weekends 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.

We’re proud to make our recruitment process accessible and welcoming for all. If you need workplace adjustments, email us at [e-mail].