Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen products reach food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
What you'll Do
We are seeking an experienced Inventory Team Manager to lead and oversee all inventory operations within our Spearwood Operation. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and availability of inventory while driving best-practice processes and continuous improvement across the site.
Roster: Monday – Friday Day Shift
Key Responsibilities
* Inventory Accuracy & Shelf-Life Monitor aged and short-dated stock, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues such as receipt errors, quarantine holds, and incorrect put‐away. Validate stock‐on‐hand before operational release.
* Systems & Master Data Maintain accurate WMS product setup (slotting, allocation, replenishment) and manage in‐transit/unslotted inventory to ensure system integrity.
* Cycle Counting & Stock Control Lead cycle counts to meet national and customer requirements, investigate variances, and address root causes of discrepancies.
* Location & Warehouse Accuracy Conduct regular location audits and maintain check digit accuracy to improve picking and reduce errors.
* Workflow Management Manage RF task exceptions, including overdue put‐aways, replenishment failures, and unconfirmed receipts.
* Reporting & Stock Issues Investigate stock discrepancies and out‐of‐stocks, identify root causes, and report findings with corrective actions.
* Product Recall Support Trace product history (batch, lot, UBD, PO) and support recall identification and retrieval processes.
* People Leadership Lead and develop the Inventory Team, drive safety and KPI performance, and deliver training on systems and processes.
What Experience and Education You Need
* Proven experience in operations or inventory management (minimum 3 years)
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop large teams
* Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations
* Excellent people leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Experience working cross‐functionally in a fast‐paced environment
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving capability
* Relevant logistics or supply chain qualification (preferred)
* Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
What We Offer
* The opportunity to lead a significant, complex operation within a successful and growing global organisation
* A value‐driven culture centred on safety, integrity, teamwork and giving back to the communities in which we operate
* A role with genuine autonomy, influence and long‐term career development opportunities
* Access to Fitness Passport, supporting your health and wellbeing
* Structured internal training and development programs to support your growth as a leader
* Novated leasing options
* Paid parental leave, supporting you and your family during life's important moments
Apply now and help shape the future of temperature‐controlled supply chains with Americold.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
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