Kmart Mackay - Store Inventory Manager

Kmart; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kmart is seeking a Store Inventory Manager to lead a team across the Mackay region, driving strong store merchandising, replenishment and customer service outcomes. You’ll implement safe, compliant store processes and lead behaviour that sustains performance and growth.

In this role you’ll motivate staff, optimise inventory processes, analyse results, and respond quickly to changing store needs. The position offers development opportunities within a leading retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams in fast-paced store environments.
• Strong grasp of inventory management and replenishment.
• Commitment to customer service excellence and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate store team to achieve objectives.
• Strategically optimise inventory processes and controls.
• Analyse performance data to improve efficiency.
• Foster collaboration and effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliant store operations and safety standards.
• Adapt to change and drive continuous 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.

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Kmart Store Inventory Managers a re 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].