Inventory Specialist

From small everyday moments to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Retail Leader, you’ll really see the difference your work makes every day. Whether you’re in a store, distribution centre, manufacturing site, or on the road, you’re an important part of an Aussie icon at the heart of the nation. About the role Love helping to deliver great shopping experiences? We’re on the lookout for a specialist to manage stock, inventory, merchandising and markdown routines across multiple departments to maximise availability for our customers. Coles Local is an established concept within the Coles fleet with multiple Coles Local stores operating across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. We bring something new to shopping and inspire a love of food to our customers with beautiful produce matched with a sense of community. Coles Local stores have become an amazing destination for Aussie grown fresh produce and great quality Australian products – many of them local favourites Reporting to the Operations Trade Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting and completing availability routines, markdown routines and invoicing for both direct and third-party suppliers. Being an Inventory Specialist, you’ll coach, develop, and inspire team members to ensure they use best practices for stock and inventory. You’ll take pride in contributing the running of a store with is exceptionally presented, welcoming and engaging for our customers, team members and local community. About you and your skills A previous understanding of Coles inventory or markdown processes, with training available for those who want to learn Direct/indirect leadership experience, as you’ll need to coach and develop others on best practices To maintain excellent standards, ensuring accuracy of inventory and receipting routines Flexibility to adapt roster to where coaching needs to take place in store Ability to plan and execute an inventory process to improve availability for customers Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across Coles Local store to improve markdown, merchandising and availability processes What’s in it for you? More cash staying in your pocket: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings. Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers. Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training. Novated car leases: Looking for a new car? We provide access to novated leasing for eligible team members. Investment in your future: Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares. Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family. About the recruitment process We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitmentcoles.com.au Job ID: 146111 Employment Type: Full time

Location: Perth CBD, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025