Strategic Inventory Lead: Optimize Stock & Governance

a2M Career Site; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company in Pokeno, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Inventory Leader to oversee governance, accuracy and optimisation across our supply chain. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will lead a small team of two Inventory Controllers and partner with Manufacturing, Quality and Technical teams.

You will drive stock visibility, balance service levels and working capital, implement process improvements, lead ERP/warehouse enhancements, and ensure health, safety, regulatory and

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in inventory management or related fields.
• Experience leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of stock optimisation and controls.
• Advanced ERP reporting and KPI management.
• Experience with process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Inventory Coordinators, setting clear expectations and driving performance.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, governance and stock control across all site storage locations.
• Lead investigations into inventory discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop inventory optimisation strategies to reduce excess and obsolete stock while maintaining service levels.
• Monitor inventory performance, analyse trends and present reports to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including ERP and warehouse management system enhancements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party logistics providers to improve inventory processes.
• Ensure inventory processes meet health, safety, regulatory and audit requirements.

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

ERP systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The a2 Milk Company in Pokeno, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Inventory Leader to oversee governance, accuracy and optimisation across our supply chain. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will lead a small team of two Inventory Controllers and partner with Manufacturing, Quality and Technical teams.

You will drive stock visibility, balance service levels and working capital, implement process improvements, lead ERP/warehouse enhancements, and ensure health, safety, regulatory and