Branch Inventory Lead — Stock & Ops Champion

Plumbing World; Waikato; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Parental leave

Birthday day off

Training & development

Job summary

Plumbing World is seeking a Branch Inventory Controller / Inwards Goods for our Te Awamutu branch in Waikato. You will own branch inventory, manage stock movements, coordinate stocktakes, and ensure incoming stock is checked and stored accurately.

You will work with the Branch Manager, suppliers, and the Distribution Centre to maintain stock integrity and support branch performance. The role covers warehouse operations, order picking, packing, dispatch, and customer support with a focus on

Qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory control, warehousing, logistics, or stock management.
• Strong technology and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Experience coordinating stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel (D365 would be highly advantageous).
• Strong numerical accuracy and confidence working with data.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in dispatch, freight coordination, or purchasing would be advantageous.
• Trade, plumbing, building, manufacturing, or distribution experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of branch inventory management and stock control processes.
• Receive, check, and accurately process incoming stock.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment requirements.
• Complete cycle counts and coordinate regular stocktakes.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and stock locations.
• Liaise with suppliers, freight providers, and the Distribution Centre regarding stock-related matters.
• Manage purchasing and inventory administration activities.
• Unload deliveries and organise products safely within the warehouse.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders and branch transfers.
• Coordinate the dispatch of goods and outbound freight.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe warehouse environment.
• Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded and processed.
• Support inventory accuracy through effective warehousing practices.
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Assist customers at the trade counter during busy periods.
• Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Support branch operations and contribute to overall branch performance.
• Provide leadership support and assist with coaching team members when required.
• Champion Health & Safety standards across all areas of the branch.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehousing

Logistics

Stock management

Customer service

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

D365 (Dynamics)

Job description

Plumbing World is seeking a Branch Inventory Controller / Inwards Goods for our Te Awamutu branch in Waikato. You will own branch inventory, manage stock movements, coordinate stocktakes, and ensure incoming stock is checked and stored accurately.

You will work with the Branch Manager, suppliers, and the Distribution Centre to maintain stock integrity and support branch performance. The role covers warehouse operations, order picking, packing, dispatch, and customer support with a focus on