Inventory Merchandise Manager - Jindalee DFO

The ASICS Retail Team is growing! We’re on the hunt for an analytical and proactive Inventory & Merchandising Manager (IMM) to join our Jindalee DFO team. The IMM collaborates with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager to deliver a World-Class Customer Experience and Retail Standards through effectively managing organised inventory. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for stock integrity, merchandising standards and developing the store team.

Responsibilities

What goes into making that happen?; Operations – Attention to Detail:; Enables Speed and Accuracy; Monitor stock levels and enforce accurate receiving and dispatch processes, identifying discrepancies and maintaining strong stock integrity.; Lead efficient stocktake planning and execution to ensure ongoing inventory accuracy.; Adapt quickly and apply innovative solutions to optimise stock control and product availability, delivering an organised environment that achieves a World-Class Customer Experience.; Establish the benchmark for operational consistency and workplace organisation through structured routines that elevate sales and team productivity.; Collaborate and communicate across all channels to proactively address the store's stock needs, execute sales and control store performance.; Uphold safety measures and promote awareness, encouraging the team to follow safe practices both front-of-house and back-of-house to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.; Operations – Power of Placement with Purpose; Support, plan and execute store presentation using core visual merchandising tools.; Collaborate with leadership to ensure Visual Merchandising standards are consistently met to World-Class Retail Standards.; Deliver an organised, well-presented environment that maximises product availability and enhances the customer experience.; Leadership – Rise to the Challenge by Setting the Standard; Drive and deliver on the ASICS Core Values, showing balance in decision-making and setting a strong example through positive, team-focused behaviours.; Demonstrate calm, purposeful leadership during peak trade, promotions and unexpected challenges, setting the benchmark for operational excellence.; Consistently deliver a World-Class customer experience without compromise. Demonstrate strong knowledge and confidence in the store's stock-management processes and procedures, driving the team to uphold World-Class standards.; Leadership – Unlocking Potential Through a People Lens; Provide clear direction, strong role modelling and hands-on support to help team members succeed through collaboration and coaching.; Empower individuals to take ownership, build capability and deliver consistent outcomes while maintaining a clear focus on business objectives.; Foster open feedback and shared accountability by reinforcing standards and recognising achievements to drive continuous improvement across the team.; Ensure training is ongoing, relevant and prioritised, building both confidence and competencies within the team.; Encourage the team to embrace challenges as opportunities to grow, and recognise progress and celebrate wins to build engagement, resilience and a high-performing team culture.; In return, we offer:; A full-time, permanent opportunity

Requirements

That's enough about us, here's what we'd like to see from you:; Proven experience in retail inventory / stock management, ideally in the sporting or fashion industry.; Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and manage a team to success.; Strong knowledge of stock-management processes including receiving, dispatch, replenishment, stocktake and stock integrity.; Sound visual merchandising skills and knowledge of fashion/product trends relevant to the brand. · Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate confidently across store teams, leadership and Head Office channels.; High level of organisational skills, problem solving and attention to detail.; Ability to work efficiently with minimum supervision to produce desired outcomes.; Support and implementation of Occupational Health and Safety practices in the store.; Ability to learn quickly and acquire technical knowledge across a range of ASICS products.; Ability to identify performance issues and manage and resolve them with a suitable outcome as soon as possible.; Ability to remain calm and lead effectively under pressure during peak trade and promotional periods.