Inventory Operations Lead

Inventory Operations Lead

At RDO Equipment, we’re more than a leading equipment dealer of some of the world’s most recognised brands, including John Deere and Vermeer. We’re a people-first organisation built on respect, integrity, and teamwork. We foster a culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We’re looking for an experienced Inventory Operations Lead to join our team. This role supports the Head of Inventory and Sales Support across New Equipment Inventory, Imports, Used Equipment and Rental, providing team leadership, coordination and day-to-day operational support across these key functions.

Why RDO Equipment?

• Work with people who connect, collaborate, and make an impact together
• Real career pathways and leadership development
• Work with leading global brands like John Deere and Vermeer
• Be part of a role with exposure across multiple areas of our national inventory operations
• We celebrate wins, support each other, and build careers that matter

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Inventory Operations Lead, you will:

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership, coaching and workload coordination across Used Equipment and Rental
• Support the New Equipment Inventory and Imports teams with priorities, workload coordination, guidance and escalation support
• Coordinate used equipment administration, inventory management, valuations, reporting, marketing support and issue resolution
• Support rental operations, working closely with Sales, Finance, Branch and Sales Managers on pricing, commercial requirements and operational delivery
• Monitor inventory, imports, used equipment and rental performance, including ageing, stock turns, margin, profitability and process performance
• Use data and analytics to identify inventory risks and opportunities for improvement
• Work collaboratively across Sales, Finance, branches, suppliers, freight providers and other key stakeholders
• Support consistent processes, reporting and communication across inventory functions while contributing to a culture of safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings demonstrated people leadership, coaching and stakeholder management experience
• Has experience in inventory, equipment, dealership operations, imports, sales support or a related operational environment
• Is a collaborative leader who can coordinate work, support teams and draw on specialist expertise
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills and is confident using data and decision-support tools
• Understands inventory ageing, margin, valuation and operational risk
• Has sound commercial judgement and the ability to identify issues and escalate matters appropriately
• Is a clear communicator with a practical, service-focused approach
• Has strong systems and computer capability
• Takes ownership, works collaboratively and is focused on getting results
• Has knowledge of agricultural, construction or dealership operations, which would be highly regarded

Who is RDO?

RDO Equipmensells and supports John Deere Construction, Forestry, Agriculture and Turf products, as well as Vermeer Corporation’s range of Construction and Environmental products. Continuing a 60-year Australian legacy of innovation and partnership with Australian industry, we proudly employ more than 800 Australians across our 28 dealership locations throughout Australia.

RDO provides specialist sales and aftersales support to customers across industries including agriculture, roads and civil infrastructure, earthmoving, environmental resource management, mining and forestry.

At RDO, our values are the foundation of everything we do. We partner with our people, build customers for life, create opportunities, act with integrity, and play to win. We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Ready to build what matters? Apply now and grow your career with RDO Equipment.

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