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Warehouse Team Manager - Inbound and Inventory
COS
Lidcombe, KSA
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
4 weeks ago
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)RF systemsInventory controlExcelPower BIForklift (LF/LO)
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About the Role
COS seeks a Warehouse Team Manager to lead inbound and inventory operations at their Lidcombe DC. The role oversees daily receiving, putaway, replenishment, and stock control, driving safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Key Skills for This Role
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)RF systemsInventory controlExcelPower BIForklift (LF/LO)
Responsibilities
- Oversee inbound and inventory workflows, including receiving, putaway, replenishment, and stock flow
- Coordinate cross functional operations with Production/GTP, Outbound, Transport, and Business Solutions
- Drive inventory accuracy through counts, investigations, and corrective actions
- Lead team performance by coaching, setting expectations, and maintaining communication
- Champion safety first environment ensuring WHS, DG handling, MHE compliance
- Manage risks and incidents through hazard identification and corrective actions
- Identify opportunities to improve inbound flow, replenishment, stock accuracy, and labour utilisation
- Support process optimisation by improving SOPs, training, and system discipline
- Align cross functional teams by liaising with leadership and operational groups
- Ensure clear operational communication by proactively sharing risks, delays, and performance updates
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in warehouse or distribution environments
- Strong knowledge of inventory control processes and WMS/RF systems
- Proven ability to lead teams and coordinate daily operations
- Strong problem solving skills with experience resolving stock discrepancies
- Solid commitment to workplace safety (WHS)
- Experience in automated/GTP warehouse environments
- Strong reporting skills (Excel, Power BI, WMS)
- Forklift licence (LF/LO) or MHE knowledge
- Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement practices
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- Reporting to the DC Operations Manager, the Team Manager leads daily inbound and inventory functions, ensuring safe, accurate and efficient receipt, storage, putaway, replenishment and control of stock across the DC.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee inbound and inventory workflows by leading daily operations, planning labour, and ensuring efficient receiving, putaway, replenishment, and stock flow.
- Coordinate cross functional operations by managing deliveries, returns, and transfers while aligning with Production/GTP, Outbound, Transport, and Business Solutions.
- Drive inventory accuracy and control by overseeing counts, investigations, and stock movements while ensuring compliance with systems.
- Lead team performance and capability by coaching, setting clear expectations, and maintaining strong communication.
- Champion a safety first environment by ensuring all inbound and inventory activities comply with WHS, DG handling, MHE, and workplace safety requirements.
- Manage risks and incidents by supporting hazard identification, incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Enhance operational efficiency by identifying opportunities to improve inbound flow, replenishment, stock accuracy, and labour utilisation.
- Support process optimisation by improving SOPs, training, and system discipline while contributing to automation, cost efficiency, and service improvements.
- Align cross functional teams by liaising with leadership and operational groups to coordinate priorities and resolve issues.
- Ensure clear operational communication by proactively sharing risks, delays, performance updates, and improvement actions.
More About You
- Demonstrated experience in warehouse or distribution environments, with strong knowledge of inventory control processes and WMS/RF systems.
- Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate daily operations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Strong problem solving skills with experience resolving stock discrepancies, supported by a solid commitment to workplace safety (WHS).
- Experience in automated/GTP warehouse environments with strong reporting skills (Excel, Power BI, WMS).
- Forklift licence (LF/LO) or MHE knowledge, with exposure to Lean or continuous improvement practices.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid workplace
- Annual employee incentive schemes
- Generous Reward and Recognition programs
- Commitment to professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to free Mental Health programs
- Convenient location with free onsite parking
- Modern onsite gym
- Employee discounts on full product range
- Opportunity to participate in community welfare and charity initiatives
- Novated Lease / Salary Sacrifice for electric vehicles available
More About COS
- COS is a family owned and run Aussie business, keeping Australian workers, patients and students safe and productive.
- Donates 1% of yearly profit to everyday Australians through the Lyone Foundation.
- Founded in 1977, COS is the largest Australian owned and operated national office products business with over 750 employees.
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