Senior Inventory Manager - Bakery

Daniels Donuts; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift High Risk Work Licence (LF)

Job summary

Daniel's Donuts in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Senior Inventory Manager to lead inventory and warehouse operations at our Truganina plant. You’ll ensure stock is received, stored, rotated, and supplied to production while keeping Odoo in sync with floor reality.

The role requires 5+ years in warehouse and inventory management, experience leading teams, and a strong focus on safety, process improvement and KPI-driven performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in warehouse operations and inventory management within food or FMCG manufacturing.
• At least 2 years leading and developing warehouse or inventory teams.
• Proven experience managing day-to-day warehouse operations – receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, dispatch and space planning.
• A track record of improving warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy and operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of stock control, lot and batch traceability and FEFO.
• A solid understanding of warehouse safety, including MHE, traffic management and racking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations across Truganina storage locations – dry store, freezers, chillers, packaging and finished goods.
• Lead receiving, inspection, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, staging and dispatch.
• Ensure stock is received against purchase orders and checked for quantity, lot, date and condition, with non-conforming stock quarantined and recorded.
• Keep production supplied – raw materials and packaging at the line when needed, with no stoppages from stock.
• Own the warehouse layout, locations and space plan, and optimise storage capacity to support growth.
• Set and audit warehouse standards: housekeeping, labeling, stock rotation, temperature-controlled storage and racking condition.
• Champion warehouse safety – forklift and MHE use, traffic management, racking safety and manual handling.
• Keep damages, expiry, shrinkage and warehouse costs under control.
• Work with Warehouse & Logistics on transport and logistics so orders get out the door on time with correct paperwork.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

ERP/WMS systems

Excel & analytics

Team leadership

Planning & forecasting

Education

Supply chain qualification

Tools

Odoo ERP

Job description

Keep the donuts rolling, the warehouse and inventory moving and the numbers adding up!

🩵 A little about us

At Daniel's Donuts, we're famous for the classics that make people smile – think Nutella-filled goodness, fresh Jam & Cream and plenty more delicious creations.

But behind every great donut is a seriously well-run operation! From receiving ingredients and managing warehouse space to keeping production supplied, moving stock and getting orders out the door, it takes great people, strong processes and smart warehouse management to keep everything running smoothly.

We're growing fast, expanding our manufacturing, retail and wholesale operations, and getting ready for the next big chapter in our national growth story.

That's where you come in!

We're on the hunt for an experienced, hands-on Senior Inventory Manager to lead both inventory and warehouse operations at our busy Truganina manufacturing plant. It's a dual role: you'll make sure stock is received, stored, rotated, supplied to production and staged for dispatch efficiently and safely, and that what's in Odoo matches what's on the floor – in every location and lot, every day.

This is a role for someone who understands that great warehouse management is about much more than counting stock. It's about creating structure, driving accountability, leading people, improving processes, and making sure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.

You'll be equally comfortable reviewing inventory reports, investigating discrepancies, planning warehouse space and getting out on the floor to make things happen.

Put simply, we need a strong operational leader who knows their warehouse and their inventory, understands their numbers and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves!

What you'll be responsible for

📦 Running a tight, safe and efficient warehouse

· Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations across all Truganina storage locations – dry store, freezers, chillers, packaging and finished goods.

· Lead efficient receiving, inspection, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, staging and dispatch.

· Make sure goods are received against purchase orders and checked for quantity, lot, date and condition, with non-conforming stock quarantined and recorded.

· Keep production supplied – raw materials and packaging at the line when they're needed, with no stoppages caused by stock not being there.

· Own the warehouse layout, locations and space plan, and optimise storage capacity to support our growth.

· Set and audit warehouse standards: housekeeping and 5S, labelling, stock rotation, temperature-controlled storage and racking condition.

· Champion warehouse safety – forklift and MHE use, traffic management, racking safety and manual handling.

· Keep damage, expiry, shrinkage and warehouse costs under control.

· Work with our Warehouse & Logistics team on transport and logistics so orders get out the door on time with the right paperwork.

🔍 Keeping inventory accurate and accountable

· Own inventory accuracy across every warehouse, freezer, storage and production location.

· Make sure every stock movement is recorded correctly and in real time in Odoo ERP.

· Run daily checks on negative stock, missing transactions and unposted receipts and dispatches, and clear them the same day.

· Investigate discrepancies to root cause and make sure corrective actions stick.

· Approve stock adjustments, with a valid reason and the right evidence every time.

🍩 Making traceability a piece of cake

· Make sure every product and ingredient has the correct lot and batch information recorded.

· Maintain FEFO (First Expired, First Out) and effective stock rotation.

· Ensure full traceability from receiving through production to dispatch.

· Support mock recalls, customer audits and food safety requirements, including allergen segregation and the right storage conditions.

· Lead monthly stocktakes at Truganina and coordinate interstate counts.

· Reconcile variances with Finance and load stocktake adjustments within agreed timeframes.

· Develop a risk-based cycle counting program.

· Monitor stock ageing, slow-moving inventory, expiry risks and potential write-offs.

🚚 Keeping stock flowing and orders moving

· Work closely with Planning and Procurement to hold agreed stock levels.

· Coordinate interstate and specialty orders, including gluten-free products, through Odoo.

· Flag shortages, excess stock and supply risks early.

· Maintain effective CHEP pallet controls and complete weekly audits.

⚙ Making our systems and processes better

· Own and improve warehouse and inventory SOPs and work instructions.

· Play a key role in our Odoo ERP optimisation – locations, bins, put-away rules and barcode scanning.

· Develop meaningful warehouse and inventory KPIs and reporting, and use the data to drive better outcomes.

👥 Leading, developing and motivating the team

· Lead, coach and develop our inventory and warehouse team.

· Set rosters, clear daily routines, and productivity, accuracy and safety standards.

· Build a positive, hands-on culture where people take ownership and get things done.

· Champion a safe, food-safe, organised and high-performing workplace.

🏁 What success looks like

· First month: daily stock checks running, negative stock cleared and a baseline warehouse audit completed.

· By month 3: warehouse layout and location plan agreed, receiving and replenishment routines documented and trained, and stocktake adjustments loaded within 2 business days.

· By month 6: 98%+ inventory accuracy for three counts in a row, warehouse audit score at target and production running with no stock-related stoppages.

👀 What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who brings together strong warehouse leadership, inventory expertise and a genuine passion for operational excellence.

You'll ideally bring:

· 5+ years' experience in warehouse operations and inventory management within food or FMCG manufacturing.

· At least 2 years leading and developing warehouse or inventory teams.

· Proven experience managing day-to-day warehouse operations – receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, dispatch and space planning.

· A track record of improving warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy and operational performance.

· Strong knowledge of stock control, lot and batch traceability and FEFO.

· A solid understanding of warehouse safety, including MHE, traffic management and racking.

· Experience managing stocktakes, cycle counts, reconciliations and root-cause investigations.

· Experience with ERP or WMS systems. Odoo experience would be a big bonus!

· Strong Excel, reporting and analytical skills.

· Confidence leading from the floor and holding teams accountable.

· Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across Operations, Production, Planning, Procurement and Finance.

· A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment.

Bonus points if you have:

· Knowledge of HACCP and SQF requirements.

· Experience supporting ERP implementations or warehouse technology improvements.

· A qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics or Warehouse Management.

· A current Forklift High Risk Work Licence (LF).

You'll also need full Australian working rights.

Why Daniel's?

We're not just making donuts – we're building a national brand!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Australian business with a much-loved product, a strong founder-led heritage and ambitious plans for the future.

You'll have the opportunity to:

· Take real ownership of inventory and warehouse operations in a growing manufacturing business.

· Build and develop a capable, high-performing team.

· Shape the way we manage stock, warehouse processes and operational systems.

· Be part of our Odoo ERP transformation and continuous improvement journey.

· Work alongside passionate people who genuinely care about what they make.

· Grow your own career as the business continues to expand.

Ready to take a bite out of something bigger?

If you're a hands-on warehouse and inventory leader who loves a well-organised operation, takes pride in getting the numbers right and knows how to bring a team along for the ride, we'd love to hear from you!

Come help us keep the stock flowing, the warehouse humming and the donuts rolling!

Apply now and become part of the Daniel's Donuts growth story!

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