Storeperson VMI - Portland, VIC

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Blackwoods is seeking a Storeperson (Vendor Inventory) for a full-time, onsite role in Portland, VIC. This hands-on position supports vendor managed inventory for key customers, ensuring stock levels meet service agreements and partnering with Account Managers and the Sales Team to identify growth opportunities. You’ll visit customer sites to check, order and replenish stock, ensure suppliers have accurate information, and coordinate with the Inventory Solutions team to maintain top service levels while performing other duties as required by the Operations Manager. The ideal candidate brings a positive warehousing background, strong written and verbal communication and computer skills, a customer-first mindset, a manual driver’s licence, and ideally a forklift ticket. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate stock control and client-facing experience, and be prepared for background checks; highlight your ability to be the face of Blackwoods for major clients and your readiness to contribute from day one.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Storeperson (Vendor Inventory) based in Portland.

This hands-on role will see you supporting our customers with vendor managed inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels at the right time to meet service agreements. Being on the ground with our key customers will give you the opportunity to partner with the Account Managers and Sales Team to identify avenues to further grow our portfolio.

Managing both preparation and drop off, this role is ideal for someone with the maturity to act as the face of our brand with one of our major clients.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Visit customer sites to check, order and replenish stock on an as agreed basis
• Ensure that all suppliers have sufficient and accurate information on all customer standards or customer specifications
• Liaise with the Inventory Solutions team on service and distribution to ensure that the customer service levels are maintained at the highest level
• Undertake any other duties that may be requested from time to time from the Operations Manager team

Our Ideal candidate will have

• Positive work ethic with exposure to warehousing environments
• Good written, verbal communication and computer skills
• Customer-first communication manner
• A manual driver's license
• Forklift license is preferrable but not required for success in the role

Culture & Benefits

A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development. We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections. 

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including: 

• A range of diversity and well-being initiatives
• Team events, celebrations and development opportunities
• Team member discounts on Wesfarmers products
• Discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
• Onsite parking and novated leasing options
• Generous Wesfarmers annual share plans
• Attractive parental leave policy and more

Next Steps

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTI+ community and people with disabilities.