Inventory Merchandise Manager - ASICS Fyshwick

The ASICS Retail Team is growing! We're on the hunt for an analytical and proactive Inventory & Merchandising Manager (IMM) to join our Fyshwick 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

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; Establish the benchmark for operational consistency and workplace organisation through structured routines; 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 of safe practices front-of-house and back-of-house; Support, plan and execute store presentation using core visual merchandising tools; Collaborate with leadership to ensure Visual Merchandising standards are consistently met; Deliver an organised, well-presented environment that maximises product availability and enhances the customer experience; Drive and deliver on the ASICS Core Values, setting a strong example through positive, team-focused behaviours; Demonstrate calm, purposeful leadership during peak trade, promotions and unexpected challenges; Consistently deliver a World-Class customer experience and drive the team to uphold World-Class standards; Provide clear direction, strong role modelling and hands-on support to help team members succeed; Empower individuals to take ownership, build capability and deliver consistent outcomes; Foster open feedback and shared accountability by reinforcing standards and recognising achievements; Ensure training is ongoing, relevant and prioritised; Encourage the team to embrace challenges as opportunities to grow and celebrate wins to build engagement and a high-performing team culture

Requirements

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

Benefits

Full-time, permanent opportunity; Opportunity to work as part of a high performing team; Training from day 1 to set you up for success and help you grow; Generous team member discounts – up to 25% off wholesale; 17.5% Annual leave loading and bonuses; Career growth opportunities with a focus on promoting from within