Team Leader, Inventory and Logistics (Footscray)

Perm. Full-time chance | Based across GWW depots + office
- Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself!
- Salary: $128,900 + 12% super + phone allowance

**About Greater Western Water**

We’re waterand more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

**Benefits**
- We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
- Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave
- Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
- Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
- Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
- Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

**The opportunity**

We have an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced Inventory & Logistics professional to join our Commercial & Contracts team. In this role, you will oversee inventory control and warehouse operations, ensuring our stock is managed efficiently and aligns with operational needs. You will lead and mentor a team, manage supplier relationships, and implement process improvements that enhance service delivery.

This role will be crucial in maintaining accurate stock control, minimising waste, and ensuring timely availability of critical inventory. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to optimise inventory management strategies, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee inventory management and stock control to ensure efficient and accurate supply of materials.
- Lead and develop the inventory and logistics team, driving performance and engagement.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure reliable and cost-effective inventory procurement.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment & Quality) policies and procedures.

**Skills & Experience**
- Proven experience in inventory and logistics management within high-transaction, warehouse, or supply chain environments.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing and developing teams.
- Ability to analyse inventory trends and implement cost-effective stock control strategies.
- Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, particularly with suppliers and internal teams.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI).

**See yourself thrive**

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qgo3w