Team Manager - Inventory

Americold Logistics, LLC.; City Of Cockburn; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Structured internal training

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. in Australia is seeking an experienced Inventory Team Manager to lead all inventory operations at our Spearwood facility. This role emphasizes accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement in inventory management.

The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of warehouse operations, along with the ability to drive performance and manage a large team. We offer a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in operations or inventory management.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee inventory operations at Spearwood Operation.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Conduct cycle counts and manage stock control.
• Develop the Inventory Team and drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Warehouse operations

Education

Relevant logistics or supply chain qualification

Job description

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

About Us

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Team Manager to lead and oversee all inventory operations within our Spearwood Operation. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and availability of inventory while driving best-practice processes and continuous improvement across the site. You will play a critical leadership role, partnering with Operations and the National Inventory Manager to maintain consistent standards and deliver accurate reporting across the region.

Roster: Monday – Friday Day Shift

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Accuracy & Shelf-Life: Monitor aged and short-dated stock, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues such as receipt errors, quarantine holds, and incorrect put-away. Validate stock-on-hand before operational release.
• Systems & Master Data: Maintain accurate WMS product setup (slotting, allocation, replenishment) and manage in-transit/unslotted inventory to ensure system integrity.
• Cycle Counting & Stock Control: Lead cycle counts to meet national and customer requirements, investigate variances, and address root causes of discrepancies.
• Location & Warehouse Accuracy: Conduct regular location audits and maintain check digit accuracy to improve picking and reduce errors.
• Workflow Management: Manage RF task exceptions, including overdue put-aways, replenishment failures, and unconfirmed receipts.
• Reporting & Stock Issues: Investigate stock discrepancies and out-of-stocks, identify root causes, and report findings with corrective actions.
• Product Recall Support: Trace product history (batch, lot, UBD, PO) and support recall identification and retrieval processes.
• People Leadership: Lead and develop the Inventory Team, drive safety and KPI performance, and deliver training on systems and processes.

What Experience And Education You Need.

• Proven experience in operations or inventory management (minimum 3 years)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams
• Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations
• Excellent people leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Relevant logistics or supply chain qualification (preferred)
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
• A value-driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
• A competitive remuneration package, including bonus eligibility
• A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long-term career development opportunities
• Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
• Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
• Novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life’s important moments

Apply now and help shape the future of temperature-controlled supply chains with Americold.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).