Job Description
Inventory & Donations Lead
About the Role
The purpose is to ensure the profitability of retail outlets through timely provision of appropriately priced and positioned quality products to store. To develop and deliver an efficient and effective inventory management and pricing system designed to deliver increased profitability through optimisation of product sourcing and supply, and reduction in waste. To develop appropriate systems to enable the effective management and analysis of COGS (cost of goods sold) and profitability.
Duties
Support and coordinate stock management and control protocols.
Develop processes to minimise waste including but not limited to visible mending, cleaning, recycling, and repurposing donations and packing materials.
Source key products (driven by store need) at the right time and ensuring retail outlets maintain a healthy supply of products.
Develop and maintain a regular delivery schedule to retail outlets.
Support the Manager Retail and Enterprise to establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Skills
Fashion & textile industry experience is essential, knowledge of fashion trends is preferred.
Experience working in Retail with Stock/Inventory Management software.
Confidence managing team of volunteers.
Knowledge of Pricing and Positioning, ideally of retail products and how to deliver profitability.
Knowledge networks across retail and consumer brands.
Benefits
5 x ‘Mission leave’ days, additional to annual and sick leave.
Access to EAP & external supervision.
Access to kapahaka, and weekly waiata.
Ongoing training and development.
15% discount at Auckland City Mission Op Shops.
Access to low cost, farm fresh produce on a weekly basis.
Close to public transport.
Career progression opportunities.
About the organisation:
Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai supports Aucklanders in greatest need. Our services have evolved as the city’s social needs have done and we respond to these needs with care and compassion while advocating for a reality where there are: enough suitable homes, enough money for nutritious food and easily accessible health care for all. Since our doors opened more than 100 years ago, this has been our ‘why’. Today we operate across 10 sites in Tāmaki Makaurau. We offer support for however long and in whatever way needed – for some people that’s simply accessing one of our many services, for others that’s a complex journey with our full support.
Over the past 12 months the Mission has provided 200 people with permanent homes, conducted over 20,000 consultations at the Calder Health Centre in HomeGround, cared for 474 people in our residential social detox facility in HomeGround, distributed over 50,000 food parcels to families and individuals, and served over 75,000 warm meals in our community dining room, Haeata. Last year we were proud to win the Nga Āhuatanga o Te Tiriti Tohu (Award), and the Supreme Award at the 2026 Diversity Awards. These awards recognise our mahi to create a workplace which empowers Māori, and where Māori solutions can be developed and offered to the people who we support.
If you are interested in this role please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and Auckland City Mission.
For a copy of the Job Description visit JD-Inventory-Donations-Lead-May-23.pdf
About the Role
The purpose is to ensure the profitability of retail outlets through timely provision of appropriately priced and positioned quality products to store. To develop and deliver an efficient and effective inventory management and pricing system designed to deliver increased profitability through optimisation of product sourcing and supply, and reduction in waste. To develop appropriate systems to enable the effective management and analysis of COGS (cost of goods sold) and profitability.
Duties
Support and coordinate stock management and control protocols.
Develop processes to minimise waste including but not limited to visible mending, cleaning, recycling, and repurposing donations and packing materials.
Source key products (driven by store need) at the right time and ensuring retail outlets maintain a healthy supply of products.
Develop and maintain a regular delivery schedule to retail outlets.
Support the Manager Retail and Enterprise to establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
Skills
Fashion & textile industry experience is essential, knowledge of fashion trends is preferred.
Experience working in Retail with Stock/Inventory Management software.
Confidence managing team of volunteers.
Knowledge of Pricing and Positioning, ideally of retail products and how to deliver profitability.
Knowledge networks across retail and consumer brands.
Benefits
5 x ‘Mission leave’ days, additional to annual and sick leave.
Access to EAP & external supervision.
Access to kapahaka, and weekly waiata.
Ongoing training and development.
15% discount at Auckland City Mission Op Shops.
Access to low cost, farm fresh produce on a weekly basis.
Close to public transport.
Career progression opportunities.
About the organisation:
Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai supports Aucklanders in greatest need. Our services have evolved as the city’s social needs have done and we respond to these needs with care and compassion while advocating for a reality where there are: enough suitable homes, enough money for nutritious food and easily accessible health care for all. Since our doors opened more than 100 years ago, this has been our ‘why’. Today we operate across 10 sites in Tāmaki Makaurau. We offer support for however long and in whatever way needed – for some people that’s simply accessing one of our many services, for others that’s a complex journey with our full support.
Over the past 12 months the Mission has provided 200 people with permanent homes, conducted over 20,000 consultations at the Calder Health Centre in HomeGround, cared for 474 people in our residential social detox facility in HomeGround, distributed over 50,000 food parcels to families and individuals, and served over 75,000 warm meals in our community dining room, Haeata. Last year we were proud to win the Nga Āhuatanga o Te Tiriti Tohu (Award), and the Supreme Award at the 2026 Diversity Awards. These awards recognise our mahi to create a workplace which empowers Māori, and where Māori solutions can be developed and offered to the people who we support.
If you are interested in this role please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and Auckland City Mission.
For a copy of the Job Description visit JD-Inventory-Donations-Lead-May-23.pdf
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Inventory and Donations Lead position is now open for candidates interested in the Fashion Designer Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Fashion Designer Jobs is a plus.
