Retail Inventory Supervisor

About the role

As Assistant Store Manager – Inventory, you will lead and support in-store stock management operations, including receiving, decanting, backfill, and sequencing. You'll lead inventory team members, maintain strong back-of-house standards, use performance data to support decisions, and ensure inventory operations are safe, compliant, and efficient. This is a permanent graveyard-shift, onsite role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead inventory processes including receiving, decant, backfill, and sequence to maximise product availability.
• Lead, coach, train, recruit, and multi-skill inventory team members.
• Maintain Back of House (BOH) 5S standards to optimise space, workflows, and stock accuracy.
• Plan and manage team rosters based on workload, productivity, and store budget requirements.
• Monitor inventory performance using Excel, Power BI, Pace Tool, and DC Reporting.
• Manage high-volume inventory operations using retail-specific tools.
• Track KPIs, identify process breakdowns, and implement improvements.
• Address stock discrepancies, inventory shrinkage, and process inefficiencies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for compliance and audit purposes.
• Lead safety initiatives and ensure team members follow required safety and compliance standards.

About you

• Minimum 3 years of experience in inventory management, preferably within a high-volume retail environment.
• Willingness to work full-time, onsite, on a permanent graveyard shift.
• Experience managing high-volume inventory environments using retail-specific tools.
• Experience with rostering and workforce planning for inventory operations.
• Experience leading and developing teams through coaching and training.
• Understanding of inventory performance tracking and data analysis using tools such as Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation, particularly in tracking inventory metrics and maintaining stock accuracy.
• Ability to identify and address stock discrepancies, inventory shrinkage, and operational inefficiencies.
• Strong commitment to a safety-first working environment.