Store Inventory Lead: Drive Stock & Store Ops

Kmart Australia; Whakatāne; 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

Job summary

Kmart Aotearoa is seeking a Store Inventory Manager who leads from the front, ensuring stock is received, replenished and available on the shop floor. This hands-on role focuses on coaching teams and maintaining efficient stock flow across back-of-house and sales areas.

You will drive inventory accuracy, test new processes, and lead with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and store performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading store teams and delivering results.
• Proven ability to optimise stock flow and inventory accuracy.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate frontline teams to achieve high performance.
• Optimise stock receipt, replenishment and shelf availability.
• Analyse stock metrics and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance and safe operating standards.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Operational excellence

Resilience

Growth mindset

Job description

Kmart Aotearoa is seeking a Store Inventory Manager who leads from the front, ensuring stock is received, replenished and available on the shop floor. This hands-on role focuses on coaching teams and maintaining efficient stock flow across back-of-house and sales areas.

You will drive inventory accuracy, test new processes, and lead with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and store performance in a fast-paced retail environment.