About the Company:
Work for a well known and loved FMCG company that boasts an impressive track record. Over time, they’ve earned prestigious business awards for their outstanding performance, innovative practices, and exemplary leadership. Additionally, their products have garnered considerable acclaim and recognition.
About the Role:
This 8 week temp role (from 17 November – 9 Jan) plays a crucial part in managing and optimizing inventory levels at customer locations, ensuring product availability while reducing stockouts and excess inventory. As part of a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) system, you'll work closely with suppliers and customers to streamline the supply chain and ensure efficiency.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Placing orders with supermarket distribution centres (DCs) and ensuring stock levels are appropriate for forward promotional programmes
- Building and maintaining proactive relationships with customer VMI teams
- Monitoring stock levels, producing reports, and ensuring service levels exceed agreed targets
- Entering direct customer orders into SAP, ensuring accurate demand alignment with production plans
- Collaborating with the sales team, supply and production planners, and quality team to ensure smooth inventory flow and address service level issues
- Providing analytical and administrative support to the Supply and Production Planner
About You:
You are an analytical and proactive professional with a background in inventory management, ideally with 2+ years of experience in a similar role. You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating with both internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve business goals.
Key skills and experience you will bring include:
- Proven experience in inventory management and a strong understanding of VMI processes
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, both internal and external
- Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Suite
- Knowledge of WWNZ and Foodies ordering systems (a bonus)
- Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Clear and concise reporting and presentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
If you are looking for a challenging, fast-paced environment where you can make a direct impact on supply chain efficiency, and can commit to working 17 November 2025 – 9 January 2026, we want to hear from you.
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To find out more, please get in touch with Karina Morelli on 027 601 1799 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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