Kmart Whakatane Nz - Store Inventory Manager

Kmart; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Team member discounts across Kmart & B

Career pathways across Kmart Group and

Ongoing leadership development and s

Job summary

Kmart Aotearoa is seeking a Store Inventory Manager to lead teams, ensure stock is received, replenished and available on the shop floor. This hands-on role emphasizes safe, accurate, and efficient stock flow from back of house to sales floor.

You will coach team members, drive process improvements, and deliver strong inventory, compliance and store performance outcomes in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in fast-paced retail environments.
• Strong knowledge of stock control and inventory processes.
• Ability to improve efficiency and customer experience through better operations.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & motivation – lead by example and support teammates to achieve goals.
• Strategic thinking – optimize store operations and inventory processes.
• Relationship building – keep stakeholders informed and collaborate across teams.
• Operational excellence – use metrics to identify gaps and refine workflows.
• Resilience & adaptability – own outcomes and maintain high standards.
• Growth mindset – embrace changes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Operations

Stock control

Job description

Brighter Futures Start here - Kmart Aotearoa

Kia Ora! At Kmart, we’ve been making everyday living brighter for over 50 years. Today, across 450+ stores and a 55,000-strong team, we’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved retailers, and we’re just getting started.

Making everyday living brighter, from Whangārei to Invercargill – our team brings good value and good vibes to everyday New Zealanders.

The Rewards You Deserve

• Competitive salary + bonus potential
• Team member discounts across Kmart & Bunnings
• Career pathways across Kmart Group and Wesfarmers
• Ongoing leadership development and support

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Kmart Store Inventory Managers are critical to our success, leading from the front and working alongside their teams every day. They play a key role in ensuring stock is received, replenished, controlled and available when customers need it, driving efficient stock flow from back of house to the shop floor. This is a highly hands‑on role, with leaders actively supporting their teams across both the back of house and the sales floor, ensuring operational processes are executed safely, accurately and consistently. Store Inventory Managers thrive in fast‑paced environments, coaching team members, driving process excellence and delivering strong inventory, compliance and store performance outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Leadership & Motivation – Lead by example through a hands‑on approach, working alongside team members to provide support, foster collaboration, and motivate individuals to achieve shared goals and high performance.
• Strategic Thinking – Seeks out new ways to optimise store operations and improve inventory processes, testing new approaches, analysing results, and refining methods to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
• Relationship Building – Keeps everyone informed to avoid surprises, fostering collaboration and unified approach while actively seeking input, valuing diverse perspectives and recognising individual contributions.
• Operational Excellence – Quickly identify and address process issues using metrics and benchmarks to uncover gaps, continuously refining workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes while eliminating waste and streamlining operations.
• Resilience & Adaptability – Demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes and ensuring goals and standards are consistently achieved.
• Growth Mindset ––Learns rapidly when introduced to new initiatives, embracing changes and continuously seeking opportunities to drive improvement and enhance team capability.

At Kmart Aotearoa, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.

We’re proud to make our recruitment process accessible and welcoming for all. If you need workplace adjustments, email us at [e-mail].