Inventory Manager

Permanent Full-Time OpportunityBased locally in Balcatta – Free Onsite ParkingFive Weeks Annual LeaveAbout the Business:Sporting the dual crown of Australia’s oldest dairy and Australia’s most innovative dairy, Brownes Dairy has an opportunity to join us as an Inventory Manager in our Chilled Distribution Centre on a Permanent Full-Time basis.Brownes Dairy has been delighting consumers for over 140 years and is ready to embark on a new growth phase. You’ll step into a high‑impact role with ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape the future of Brownes Dairy with brands such as Hunt and Brew, Füll+, ProGo, Brownes Chill and Yogo.The RoleThe Inventory Manager is responsible for leading our inventory governance, optimisation and control across our manufacturing, warehousing and third-party storage operations. This role is key to supporting our Production teams and our Customer Demand, whilst continuing to minimise working capital, waste reduction and to ensure that the highest standards of inventory accuracy are maintained. Role ResponsibilitiesInventory Governance: Policies, Standards, Record keeping and compliance Planning and Optimisation: Strategy, Inventory Management, slotting and pick paths and best practice initiativesWarehouse Inventory Operations: Manage cycle counts, reconciliations and adjustments S&OP Integration: Reporting, Supply Reviews, Identification of constraint scenarios Waste Reduction: Drive reduction in waste and dumps Requirements:Experience in ERP systems (E1 JDE is preferred) A background of leading inventory in FMCG or Manufacturing Diploma level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics or similar Advanced level skills in Excel with exposure to Power BI being highly regardedWhat do we offer:5 Weeks of Annual LeaveEmployee Reward and Recognition programsEnd of Trip Facilities on site Various health and wellbeing discounts i.e. private health, hotelsEmployee Assistance ProgramSubsidised Coffee Barista Free product on-site and to take home from time to timeApply:  To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter that best shows your relevant skills and experience.  All candidates will receive a response. Applications for this role will close on 29th July 2026At Brownes Dairy, we recognise that our differences are our strength. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. Australia - WA Perth Northern Suburbs & Joondalup

Inventory Manager

  • Permanent Full-Time Opportunity
  • Based locally in Balcatta – Free Onsite Parking
  • Five Weeks Annual Leave

About the Business:

Sporting the dual crown of Australia’s oldest dairy and Australia’s most innovative dairy, Brownes Dairy has an opportunity to join us as an Inventory Manager in our Chilled Distribution Centre on a Permanent Full-Time basis.

Brownes Dairy has been delighting consumers for over 140 years and is ready to embark on a new growth phase. You’ll step into a high‑impact role with ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to shape the future of Brownes Dairy with brands such as Hunt and Brew, Füll+, ProGo, Brownes Chill and Yogo.

The Role

The Inventory Manager is responsible for leading our inventory governance, optimisation and control across our manufacturing, warehousing and third-party storage operations. This role is key to supporting our Production teams and our Customer Demand, whilst continuing to minimise working capital, waste reduction and to ensure that the highest standards of inventory accuracy are maintained. 

Role Responsibilities

  • Inventory Governance: Policies, Standards, Record keeping and compliance
  • Planning and Optimisation: Strategy, Inventory Management, slotting and pick paths and best practice initiatives
  • Warehouse Inventory Operations: Manage cycle counts, reconciliations and adjustments
  • S&OP Integration: Reporting, Supply Reviews, Identification of constraint scenarios
  • Waste Reduction: Drive reduction in waste and dumps 

Requirements:

  • Experience in ERP systems (E1 JDE is preferred) 
  • A background of leading inventory in FMCG or Manufacturing
  • Diploma level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics or similar
  • Advanced level skills in Excel with exposure to Power BI being highly regarded

What do we offer:

  • 5 Weeks of Annual Leave
  • Employee Reward and Recognition programs
  • End of Trip Facilities on site
  • Various health and wellbeing discounts i.e. private health, hotels
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Subsidised Coffee Barista
  • Free product on-site and to take home from time to time

Apply:  To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter that best shows your relevant skills and experience.  All candidates will receive a response. 

Applications for this role will close on 29th July 2026

At Brownes Dairy, we recognise that our differences are our strength. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.