Kmart Mackay - Store Inventory Manager

Kmart Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic learning program

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working policy

Kmart discount card

Bonus program

Development opportunities

Wesfarmers Share Plan

Job summary

Kmart Group is seeking a Store Manager in Mackay for a high-volume retail environment. You’ll lead a dynamic team, manage stock flow from back dock to shop floor, and drive customer satisfaction with safe, efficient store operations.

The role demands rostering, inventory control, and strategic planning to maximise sales and minimise shrinkage. You’ll foster strong relationships with team members and stakeholders while delivering results in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a big box or high-volume retail environment.
• Passion for delivering results that motivate the team.
• Values safety and customer-first mindset, with ongoing team motivation.
• Ability to foster strong relationships with team, peers, customers and stakeholders.
• Retail administration experience including rostering, stock management and strategic planning.
• Safety leadership and championing safety initiatives in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach your team to deliver results.
• Manage the inventory cycle within the store and back dock.
• Forecast, plan and prioritise daily work and resource requirements.
• Implement strategies to reduce shrinkage and expenses.
• Oversee safe and efficient inventory management practices across the store.
• Enhance the overall customer experience for your community.
• Lead a hands-on, store-based role with accountability for back dock operations and stock flow.
• Oversee back dock operations, including receiving, processing and movement of stock to the shop floor.
• Drive efficient stock flow from the back dock to maximise availability and support sales.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

Forecasting & scheduling

Safety leadership

Stakeholder relationships

Job description

Brighter Futures Start here

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on‑trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

Join the team

What you’ll be doing

• Build, coach and inspire your team
• Manage the inventory cycle within the store
• Forecast, plan and prioritise daily work and resource requirements
• Implement strategies to reduce shrinkage and expenses
• Oversee safe and efficient inventory management practices across the store
• Enhance the overall customer experience for your community.
• Lead a hands‑on, store‑based role with accountability for back dock operations and stock flow
• Oversee back dock operations, including receiving, processing and movement of stock to the shop floor
• Drive efficient stock flow from the back dock to maximise availability and support sales

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Prior experience in either a big box or a high‑volume retail environment
• Passion for delivering results that will motivate your team
• Values that reflect a high level of commitment to ‘safety’, always thinking ‘customer’ and a belief in constantly motivating your team to ‘reach higher’ every day.
• The ability to foster strong relationships with team members, peers, customers, leaders, and business stakeholders.
• Retail administration experience including rostering, stock management and strategic planning
• Safety leadership, having driven and championed safety initiatives in a high‑volume environment.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• A dynamic learning and support program
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy
• A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits
• A bonus program (where eligible)
• Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart & Target) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group.
• Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible)

We’re here to make everyday living brighter

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In‑store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in‑between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

A place you can belong

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing [e-mail]

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

Phone screening and interviews will occur prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre‑Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.