Kmart Auckland CFC NZ - Inventory Manager

Brighter Futures Start here - Kmart Aotearoa

Kia Ora! At Kmart, we’ve been making everyday living brighter for over 50 years. Today, across 450+ stores and a 55,000-strong team, we’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved retailers, and we’re just getting started.

Making everyday living brighter, from Whangārei to Invercargill – our team brings good value and good vibes to everyday Kiwis.

Want to be part of this journey? Explore careers:  Kmart Careers 

The Rewards You Deserve

✅ Competitive salary + bonus potential
✅ Team member discounts across Kmart & Bunnings
✅ Career pathways across Kmart Group and Wesfarmers
✅ Ongoing leadership development and support

Lead. Inspire. Deliver.

Kmart Inventory Managers are crucial to our company’s success. They lead team members to deliver a high standard of customer experiences through effective store merchandising and replenishment. They ensure a safe and compliant stores through execution of store processes and leadership of team members. Store Inventory Managers are process leaders and executors in our stores, they navigate complex environments and implement business initiatives, ensuring the store operates smoothly and delivers strong outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

✅ Leadership & Motivation – Lead by example through a hands-on approach, working alongside team members to provide support, foster collaboration, and motivate individuals to achieve shared goals and high performance.

✅ Strategic Thinking – Seeks out new ways to optimise store operations and improve inventory processes, testing new approaches, analysing results, and refining methods to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

✅ Relationship Building – Keeps everyone informed to avoid surprises, fostering collaboration and unified approach while actively seeking input, valuing diverse perspectives and recognising individual contributions.

✅ Operational Excellence – Quickly identify and address process issues using metrics and benchmarks to uncover gaps, continuously refining workflows to improve efficiency and outcomes while eliminating waste and streamlining operations.

✅ Resilience & Adaptability – Demonstrate accountability by owning outcomes and ensuring goals and standards are consistently achieved.

✅ Growth Mindset – Learns rapidly when introduced to new initiatives, embracing changes and continuously seeking opportunities to drive improvement and enhance team capability.

At Kmart Aotearoa, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.

We’re proud to make our recruitment process accessible and welcoming for all. If you need workplace adjustments, email us at kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.

Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Kmart. Explore careers via the link in bio!