National Inventory Manager

OverviewGoodman Fielder is a leading global food company and custodian of iconic Kiwi brands such as Meadow Fresh, Kalo, Puhoi Valley, Vogels, Molenberg, Nature's Fresh, and Freya's.

The business supplies ingredients and everyday food to supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, bakeries, and dairies in New Zealand and beyond, including Australia, the Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, China, and Southeast Asia.

The company is committed to its values : We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done.

This role is part of an ongoing investment in the supply chain to lead change, accelerate improvement, and deliver transformational outcomes.The opportunity As National Inventory Manager, you will strengthen the accuracy, visibility, and control of inventory across Goodman Fielder NZ and 3PL sites.

You will lead a national team of inventory specialists, drive adoption of new technologies, refine processes, and deliver transformation and continuous improvement that balance accuracy, cost, and service.

You will report to the Head of Warehousing, Inventory & Global Logistics and shape national inventory strategy, enable best practice, and build capabilities for a modern, agile supply chain.

You'll work with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time to support customer needs and business growth.ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a high-performing national inventory team.Set and deliver national inventory strategies that drive accuracy, visibility, and control.Champion the use of advanced technologies (WMS, RFID, analytics tools) to improve performance.Drive visibility and manage cost and accuracy of pallet assets.Collaborate across sales, finance, logistics, and planning to align inventory with business demand.Partner with 3PLs and suppliers to ensure reliable replenishment and issue resolution.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to minimise cost and risk while maximising service.Prepare and present inventory performance insights with opportunities for improvement.What's In It For YouThis is a career-defining opportunity to lead inventory control and strategy for one of New Zealand's largest and most trusted food businesses.

You'll influence supply chain performance, customer satisfaction, and business outcomes, while embedding tools and processes that future-proof our operations.

The company values its people, invests in development, and empowers leaders to make a real difference.If you're a proven inventory or supply chain leader with the ability to combine strategic thinking, technology deployment, and people leadership, this is your chance to shape the future of inventory management at scale.About YouStrong experience in end-to-end supply chain and inventory management.Demonstrated success in implementing and leveraging logistics technology to improve service.Proven ability to lead, grow, and inspire high-performing teams.Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and P&L responsibility.A collaborative style with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation.A relevant degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or similar.How to ApplyIf this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below.

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