Warehouse Team Leader - Inbound/Inventory

Miele; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Life Leave

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs and EAP

Job summary

Miele invites applications for a Warehouse Team Leader based in Sydney. You will lead daily warehouse operations, ensuring accurate receipt, storage and dispatch of goods while maintaining a safe, efficient workplace.

Ideal candidates have experience in warehouse or logistics roles, strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive approach to inventory control and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work across teams.
• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and own operational outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day coordination of warehouse operations, including receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock replenishment and discrepancies.
• Coordinate stocktakes, cycle counts and audits to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee returns, scrapping and warehouse safety compliance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, customers and service providers to move goods smoothly.
• Promote a safe, clean and organized warehouse environment and drive improvements.
• Assist Warehouse Manager in achieving KPIs and team engagement.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Autonomous work

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

About Miele

What does it take for a family-run company to become world market leader in the premium domestic appliance segment? It takes more than offering average products, run-of-the-mill service or short-sighted actions. It also requires the aspiration to do it forever better and to be forever better. This stance accounts for a good working environment at Miele and the success of our products. Our colleagues can rest assured that those who live up to our standards of quality and professionalism grow personally and professionally. No matter if they are apprentices or managers.

Make our claim your challenge - whether in Gütersloh, Melbourne or Singapore! Become one of more than 23,000 Miele employees in 50 countries around the world who are committed to making our products even better every day - and help us to expand our innovation leadership.

About Your Workplace

Join Miele’s Supply Chain team and take the lead in ensuring the efficient flow of premium products through our warehouse operations. As a Warehouse Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in coordinating inventory, warehouse activities and the movement of goods while maintaining a safe, organised and high-performing workplace.

This hands-on leadership role offers the opportunity to work autonomously, drive operational excellence and collaborate with teams across the business to deliver exceptional outcomes for our customers.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day coordination of warehouse operations, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
• Monitor inventory levels, manage stock replenishment and investigate stock discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy
• Coordinate and participate in stocktakes, cycle counts and warehouse audits to ensure inventory integrity
• Oversee returns, scrapping activities and warehouse compliance, ensuring all processes are completed safely and efficiently
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, customers and service providers to coordinate the movement of goods and resolve operational issues
• Promote a safe, clean and well-organised warehouse environment while supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist the Warehouse Manager in achieving operational KPIs and driving team engagement

What We Are Looking For

Must-have

• Previous experience in warehouse, logistics or supply chain operations
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work and coordinate multiple activities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of operational outcomes

Nice-to-have

• Previous experience in a warehouse leadership or supervisory role
• Forklift licence and relevant warehousing certifications
• Experience using SAP, WMS or similar warehouse management systems
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock management and warehouse safety practices

Our Benefits

• Quarterly Life Leave: one paid day each quarter to recharge
• Personal development and career opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing programs, including annual flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program and holistic wellbeing support
• Experience meaningful recognition for both individual accomplishments and team successes