About the Opportunity
This is a well-established manufacturing business operating in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The company has a strong operational footprint and a growing level of complexity across inventory, logistics, and production.
To support ongoing performance and reliability, the business is looking for a strong Warehouse and Inventory Manager to ensure stock accuracy, traceability, and operational flow remain robust as volumes continue to grow.
Responsibilities include:
- End-to-end ownership of inventory processes, stock accuracy, and traceability
- Ensuring disciplined, consistent stock movements and data integrity across all warehouse activities
- Analysing inventory, consumption, and performance data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
- Investigating and resolving stock variances and operational issues using structured root-cause analysis
- Driving continuous improvement across warehouse workflows, layout, and interfaces with production
- Leading and lifting performance within the warehouse team through clear expectations and accountability
- Ensuring inbound and outbound logistics consistently meet production and dispatch requirements
- Building strong cross-functional relationships and influencing adherence to agreed processes
What You’ll Bring
You are a technically capable, detail-driven warehouse or inventory leader who brings structure and accountability to inventory management. You are comfortable balancing hands-on operational leadership with analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
You’ll likely bring:
- 5–10 years’ experience in inventory management, warehouse leadership, or supply chain roles within FMCG or manufacturing
- Strong ERP and stock control experience, with a deep understanding of how inventory data flows through systems
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (highly regarded but not essential)
- Proven ability to improve stock accuracy, traceability, and process discipline
- Strong numerical, analytical, and data interpretation skills
- Confidence leading teams and driving performance in operational environments
- The ability to influence across production, finance, quality, and operations
- A methodical, proactive approach with high attention to detail and sound judgement
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Relocation costs if outside of Wellington
- Be a part of a fast growing brand
Next Steps?
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.
For any questions give Henry Shaw a call on 027 326 7484 and quote Job ID: 17003 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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