Inventory Risk & Obsolescence Manager

Asahi Beverages; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages New Zealand is seeking a commercially minded inventory health lead in a newly created role based in Parnell. You will own end-to-end visibility of slow-moving, excess, ageing and obsolete stock, working with Sales, Finance and Supply Chain to actions that reduce exposure and protect value.

You will develop governance and reporting to highlight inventory risk early, drive mitigation plans and continuous improvement across finished goods, raw materials and packaging.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience across FMCG, inventory, planning, or related fields.
• Strong inventory management or SKU lifecycle knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and analytics for reporting.
• Strong commercial acumen and cross-functional influence.
• Tertiary qualification in supply chain, business, commerce or finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory health across finished goods, raw materials and packaging.
• Create a refreshable view of inventory risk and exposure.
• Lead action plans for mitigation, clearance, repurposing, disposal or write-off.
• Establish governance, reporting, and practical action plans to see inventory risk early and prevent recurrence.
• Partner across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category and Supply Chain.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Inventory management

Demand planning

Analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in supply chain, business, commerce or finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Your Impact

Join Asahi Beverages New Zealand in a newly created role with end-to-end ownership of inventory health. Based in Parnell, you will create clear visibility of slow-moving, excess, ageing, and obsolete inventory, working cross-functionally to action what is needed to reduce exposure and protect value.

Join Asahi Beverages New Zealand in a newly created role with end-to-end ownership of inventory health. Based in Parnell, you will create clear visibility of slow-moving, excess, ageing, and obsolete inventory, working cross-functionally to action what is needed to reduce exposure and protect value.

Key Responsibilities

You will establish the governance, reporting and practical action plans that help the business see inventory risk early, resolve it quickly and prevent recurrence.

The Role Will See You

• Own inventory health across finished goods, raw materials and packaging.
• Create a refreshable single view of inventory risk, ageing and financial exposure.
• Lead action plans for mitigation, clearance, repurposing, disposal or write-off.
• Partner across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category and Supply Chain.
• Drive root-cause analysis, process improvement and stronger lifecycle governance.

About You

You are a commercially minded, analytical problem solver who can turn complex data into clear decisions and influence action without direct authority. You will be comfortable creating structure in a new, self-directed role and balancing immediate priorities with ongoing improvement. We\'re looking for:

• 5+ years’ experience across FMCG, inventory, planning, commercial finance or related fields.
• Strong inventory management, demand and supply planning, or SKU lifecycle knowledge.
• Advanced Excel, analytical capability and experience improving reports or dashboards.
• Strong commercial acumen, stakeholder engagement and cross-functional influence.
• Tertiary qualification in supply chain, business, commerce, finance or similar preferred.

Why Asahi Beverages?

At Asahi Beverages, we\'re passionate about crafting more than just drinks - we craft moments of connection, celebration, and shared enjoyment. We bring together a diverse portfolio of iconic beverage brands, a commitment to quality, and a drive to constantly innovate. Headquartered in Melbourne and with facilities right across Australia and New Zealand, you’ll find Asahi is a place where talent is nurtured, and ambition is rewarded.

If you’re ready to toast your future, we’re ready to meet you!