Branch Inventory Controller

• Transport / Logistics / Drivers
• Warehouse & Distribution
• Manawatu
• Permanent / Full Time

8/5/2026

• Competitive salary + Benefits
• Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Leadership role with real ownership and impact

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + benefits
• Opportunity to grow and shape your career in a national business
• Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Birthday leave

About Plumbing World

Plumbing World is a proud Kiwi-owned success story, backed by over 60 years in the industry.

Owned by plumbers and builders, we understand what our customers need and we deliver it through strong relationships, expert advice, and reliable service.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We're committed to building a high-performing, inclusive culture where our teams can grow and thrive.

About The Role

Our Palmerston North branch is on the lookout for a Branch Inventory Controller to join our dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you'll take full ownership of inventory management, purchasing, and the coordination of regular stock takes.

We're after someone who is well-organised, system-oriented, and thrives on taking initiative. This is a hands-on role, requiring strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a methodical, reliable work style.

You'll also step into a leadership capacity in the absence of the Branch Manager, taking responsibility for coaching team members, managing stock deliveries, and most importantly, keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do.

This is a permanent, full-time 42.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays position. Hours can be discussed at the interview stage.

Plumbing World is committed to our customer service promise, and we are focused on exceeding customers' expectations, so it's all hands-on deck at the trade counter before 9am no matter your role in the branch, this is to ensure customers are looked after straight away and they get what they need to start their day.

Key Responsibilities

• Full oversight of branch inventory management and purchasing
• Coordinate and lead regular stock takes
• Assist in coaching and mentoring staff
• Manage and support customer relationships - both internal and external
• Step into leadership duties when required
• Provide hands-on support across the branch as needed
• Deliver excellent customer service at the trade counter, especially during morning peak hours

A quick glance at what we need from you

• A great attitude and strong work ethic
• Detail-focused and numbers-driven
• A total team player with a solution-focused mindset
• A willingness to learn and grow within the role
• A customer-first approach

To be successful in this role you will have

• Proven attention to detail - this is critical to your success
• Intermediate Excel skills
• High level of numerical accuracy and confidence with data
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
• Physically fit - some lifting is required (up to 20kgs)
• Full, clean NZ driver's licence
• Able to work with urgency and initiative

Our Culture

We're a team that shows up for each other and our customers.

No matter your role, we support the trade including getting on the counter early to make sure our customers can start their day right.

If you're someone who leads from the front and takes pride in building a strong team culture, you'll fit right in.

Inclusion + Diversity

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. You don't need to meet every requirement - if you bring the right mindset and capability, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test prior to the commencement of employment.