Inventory Lead: Optimize Stock & Supply Chain

The a2 Milk Company; Pokeno; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to lead the inventory function at the Pokeno site in the Waikato region. You will oversee governance, accuracy and optimisation across supply chain operations, managing a small team of Inventory Coordinators and ensuring service levels while balancing working capital.

You will drive process improvements, leverage ERP/WMS to enhance reporting and KPI management, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Technical teams as well

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, warehousing or logistics.
• Proven experience leading a team with coaching and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, stock optimisation and inventory control processes.
• Advanced ERP capability with reporting, data analysis and KPI management skills.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and implementing efficient ways of working.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across functions.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with data-driven improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Inventory Coordinators and set clear performance expectations.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, governance and stock control across site storage locations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop inventory optimisation strategies to reduce excess stock while maintaining service levels.
• Monitor performance, analyse trends and prepare reports for senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including ERP and warehouse management enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and 3PLs to improve inventory processes and supply chain performance.
• Ensure inventory processes meet health, safety, regulatory and audit requirements.

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

ERP systems

Data analysis

Tools

ERP software

WMS

Job description

The a2 Milk Company is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to lead the inventory function at the Pokeno site in the Waikato region. You will oversee governance, accuracy and optimisation across supply chain operations, managing a small team of Inventory Coordinators and ensuring service levels while balancing working capital.

You will drive process improvements, leverage ERP/WMS to enhance reporting and KPI management, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Technical teams as well