Join Stealth Group Holdings

Stealth Group Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Inventory Manager to lead and optimise inventory operations across the group.

Working closely with senior leadership, General Managers, branches, and suppliers, this role will play a key part in driving stock performance, purchasing efficiencies, service delivery, and operational excellence across the business. Stealth’s diversified businesses today, distribute hundreds of leading brands to more than 40,000 businesses, institutions, trade professionals, and retail consumers across Australia.

Customers purchase through online platforms, sales representatives, local branches, and retail stores, across industries including mining, infrastructure, government, manufacturing, construction, transportation, telecommunications, FMCG, and consumer retail.

The Role

As the Inventory Manager, you will lead the day-to-day inventory and supply chain operations across the group, ensuring stock availability, purchasing efficiency, and strong operational performance.

Partnering closely with branches, General Managers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement across inventory planning, importing, replenishment, reporting, and systems management, including Netstock.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day inventory management activities across the group
• Manage and optimise stocked inventory to balance availability, service levels, and stock holding
• Analyse stock performance, trends, service levels, and inventory data to support business decisions
• Implement and maintain inventory policies, procedures, and controls
• Partner with General Managers and branches to align inventory strategies with operational requirements
• Lead inventory planning through Netstock and other systems
• Oversee importing activities, supplier coordination, and replenishment processes
• Drive margin improvement initiatives through effective purchasing and stock management practices
• Monitor supplier performance, stock availability, and service outcomes
• Lead change management initiatives & strategic improvements
• Provide reporting, forecasting, and insights to senior leadership
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and operational efficiencies
• Lead, mentor, and support the inventory and purchasing team

About You

You are a highly organised and commercially minded inventory professional who enjoys balancing operational efficiency with strategic decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven experience in Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or Procurement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience within industrial, wholesale, distribution, or supply chain environments
• Strong understanding of inventory control and stock optimisation practices
• Experience using ERP and inventory planning systems such as Netstock (highly regarded)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Commercial acumen with the ability to improve margins and operational performance
• Leadership experience managing or mentoring team members
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to play a key role within a growing national business
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Access to leading industry brands and suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Refer-a-friend program
• Discounts on health, travel, and pet insurance
• Access to exclusive deals, cashback offers, and gift cards
• Staff discounts across a range of products
• Opportunity to work within a fast-growing ASX-listed organisation

Stealth Group Holdings

Stealth Group Holdings is Australia’s leading independent business-to-business distributor and retailer of hardware, industrial, safety and consumer products, helping customers maintain, repair, operate, build and improve every workplace and home.

At Stealth, customers can find everything they need for the workplace and home, all in one place.

The Group supplies businesses, trade professionals, retail and DIY customers across Australia with a broad range of products, categories and value-added solutions through an integrated platform combining innovative technology, a national store and distribution network, and deep customer expertise.

Stealth operates in an attractive and highly fragmented Australian market valued at approximately $120 billion across hardware, home improvement & living, building products, industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), and safety categories.

Ready to take ownership of a critical function within a growing national business? Apply now and join the Stealth Group.