Inventory Specialist – Apparel, Equipment & Product

Our purpose is clear; to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is an exciting time for us, as we are looking for an Inventory Specialist – Apparel, Equipment & Product to join the Cricket department at Cricket Australia. In this role you will be responsible for the forecasting, budgeting, delivery and monitoring, both operationally and financially of the provision of Apparel, Equipment and Nutritional Products for Australian Cricket High Performance National Teams.

Reporting to the Head of Team Operations, you will also be responsible for:

• Coordinating with Team Managers, CA Commercial and CA Performance Dietitians to understand and ensure appropriate resources are planned for and provided.

• Act as the primary liaison working with our suppliers for collaborative planning and operational delivery. Supplies may include our apparel production partner, apparel suppliers, equipment suppliers, nutritional product suppliers and our courier delivery partners.

• Work with team representatives to understand the requirements and feedback of our players and staff to continuously evolve the apparel, equipment and nutritional product supply to suit the needs of our teams and the strategic ambitions of Cricket Australia.

• Comply with CA and Team Operations financial processes to forecast, deliver on and reconcile annual approved budgets.

• Build and maintain an expert network of internal and external relationships.

If you have a commitment to excellence and the ability to work well under pressure, we want to hear from you. We have big ambitions for this space, so we’re looking for drive, passion, and energy to bring our plans to life.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Relevant Retail, Inventory Management or Supply Chain qualifications or equivalent experience.

• Possess a good working knowledge or, and passion for, clothing supply and stock management, branding and servicing sporing teams.

• Ability to work confidently under pressure and priortise working to adhere to project timeless and achieve results.

• To be proactive, have initiative and have a flexible attitude, working well as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

• Be enthusiastic and versatile and be able to build, develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.

• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft 365 Suite with the ability to maximise efficiency through use of applications such as Excel, Teams & Power Automate integrations.

• Proven ability to deliver operational efficiencies through the evolution of systems and procedures.

• Ability to communicate effectively, positively, and respectfully with all colleagues.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season! As a CA employee, you will also have other benefits including:

• Tickets to the Cricket for you to take your friends and family and experience Australia’s favourite game!

• A flexible working environment, meaning we strike the balance of what you need and what works for the business (this isn’t limited to working remotely)

• Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options

• A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

OUR CULTURE

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, gender, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire

• Respect

• Lead together

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact careers@cricket.com.au

Please submit your application by 5pm Friday 25th April. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, via X @cricketaus and via our website https://www.cricket.com.au/