Kmart Albany NZ - Store Inventory Manager

Kmart Group; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Auckland is looking for a Store Inventory Manager to oversee inventory management and lead a team. The successful candidate will have experience in high-volume retail and will be responsible for forecasting, planning, and enhancing customer experiences. The role offers a range of employee benefits including discounts and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Team member discount at Kmart and Bunnings

Brighter benefits program

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus program for achieving results

Recognition program for milestones

Paid parental leave options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing inventory cycles.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Ability to implement strategies to reduce shrinkage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the inventory cycle within the store.
• Forecast, plan, and prioritize daily work.
• Enhance the overall customer experience.

Skills

Prior experience in a big box or high-volume retail environment

Passion for delivering results

Values reflecting commitment to safety

Ability to foster strong relationships

Retail administration experience

Safety leadership experience

Job description

Kmart Albany NZ - Store Inventory Manager

Brighter Futures start here - Kmart Aotearoa

Kia ora! As part of Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been helping brighten up everyday life for whānau (families) for over 50 years. Whether it’s in our stores, distribution centres or support offices – from Whangārei to Invercargill – our team brings good value and good vibes to everyday Kiwis. All around the globe, our diverse and inclusive 47,000-strong team comes together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit of results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart, it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

Join the team

Store Inventory Managers at Kmart are responsible for providing a productive, clean, and safe inventory sequence throughout the store. Starting from the truck being unpacked safely at the dock to our cages making their way onto the shop floor. This role reports directly to the Store Manager and is the key support in ensuring quality management of processes and systems across office and back-of-house inventory.

What you’ll be doing

• Build, coach, and inspire your team
• Manage the inventory cycle within the store
• Forecast, plan, and prioritize daily work and resources
• Implement strategies to reduce shrinkage and expenses
• Oversee safe and efficient inventory management practices across the store
• Enhance the overall customer experience for your community

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• Prior experience in a big box or high-volume retail environment
• Passion for delivering results that motivate your team
• Values reflecting a high level of commitment to safety, always considering the customer, and a belief in motivating your team to reach higher every day
• The ability to foster strong relationships with team members, peers, customers, leaders, and stakeholders
• Retail administration experience including rostering, stock management, and strategic planning
• Safety leadership, having driven and championed safety initiatives in a high-volume environment

What we’ll offer you

• You’ll receive a team member discount at Kmart and Bunnings based on your location
• Our brighter benefits program entitles you to exclusive discounts and more
• Your health, safety, and wellbeing are our priority. All team members have access to our Employee Assistance Program, Kmart Cares
• Opportunities to participate in a bonus program for achieving great results
• Kudos, Kmart’s recognition program, where peers can nominate and award prizes
• Recognition of service milestones from 5 years onwards
• Support for all individuals to accelerate, with resources, paid parental leave, and flexible working options

A place you can belong

At Kmart Aotearoa, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive, safe environments where all team members can contribute and succeed. We encourage applications from all candidates and support workplace adjustments. Please email [e-mail] for any requests.