GROUP INVENTORY

INVENTORY, PRODUCTION, QUALITY CONTROL MANAGEMENT FOCUS About Us Weatherbeeta P/L is a proudly Australian owned global leader within the Equestrian sportswear, footwear and dog related products industry. With operations spanning across Australia, US, UK, and Europe, we are committed to excellence across all facets of the design, marketing, sales, and delivery of all our specialist products to reach our highly valued customers across Australia and internationally. About the role We are seeking a highly organised and capable Group Inventory and Production Manager to oversee inventory control , production operations and quality control across our sites. This role is critical to optimising inventory levels, ensuring smooth production workflows, and aligning output with business demands. As the Group Inventory and Production Manager , you will perform a pivotal role in leading and managing the inventory team, the production planning, supplier management, manufacturing timelines and costs, as well as ensure quality control processes and inventory controls are met across all of Weatherbeeta’s product ranges and brands. You will ensure products are delivered on time, low cost and to budget, and at the required quality standards, while optimising inventory levels to meet sales demand without overstocking. Core Responsibilities: Inventory Management & Supply Chain Coordination Develop and maintain optimal stock levels across our local and international distribution centres and 50+ retail store locations. Implement forecasting models to predict demand and align inventory accordingly. Manage slow‑moving or obsolete stock and develop strategies to minimise waste and markdowns. Oversee stock audits and cycle counts to ensure data accuracy. Communicate proactively with other colleagues across departments to ensure optimal inventory management practices. Work with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure efficient movement of all products/goods. Support the integration of inventory management systems for real‑time tracking. Liaise with the marketing and retail teams to support product launches, promotions, and replenishment cycles ensuring products are at required sites. Create reports on production KPIs, inventory turnover, stock aging, and forecasting accuracy. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in production and inventory operations. Driving the continuous improvement of production and inventory management. Production Planning & Management and Quality Control Oversee end‑to‑end production processes for all our product lines (equestrian products, dog wear, human apparel, footwear, and other accessories). Liaise with product designers, merchandising manager and other staff to align production plans with seasonal collections. Monitor production schedules and ensure timely delivery from domestic and international manufacturers. Negotiate lead times and manage capacity planning with suppliers and factories. Ensure Quality Control (QC) processes are followed and no stock leaves the supplier and the Weatherbeeta warehouses without QC checks. About You Strong understanding of production cycles and technical garment / horse rugs and equestrian products manufacturing and inventory management. Experience with inventory optimisation tools, demand forecasting software. Experience with quality control of consumer products. Excellent negotiation and vendor/supplier management skills. Strong analytical mindset with a data‑driven approach. Excellent business / commercial acumen. Ability to manage multiple projects and teams across different time zones. Strong work ethic and drive to deliver results. Flexible and adaptable individual. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Production Management, Business, or related field. 8+ years of experience in production and inventory management, quality control preferably within outdoor wear, sportswear, equestrian and/or fashion. Experience working with overseas manufacturers, especially in Asia is desirable. Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices in apparel production is a plus. Own car and valid driver’s licence. Willing to travel for business to sites on occasions. PR or Australian Citizenship. Please submit a short cover letter stating why you have applied for the role and wish to work with Weatherbeeta and how you meet the key job criteria, along with attaching a current CV highlighting your relevant experience. For more information refer to #J-18808-Ljbffr