Senior Planning and Purchasing Specialist We have a newly created role in our amazing supply chain team, Senior Planning and Purchasing Specialist. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, the primary purpose of the role is to manage the procurement a portfolio of products across all our well-known stores. You will need to optimise the inventory holding to ensure we have the right amount, of the right product, at the right time, and of the right quality. We need someone who will plan and forecast the purchasing of these products for our restaurants while maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers. We need someone who can jump straight into the role and is ready for the challenge!About the Role:Raise purchase orders and monitor delivery to ensure continuous supply and maintain planned inventory levelsForecast, measure and track daily demand alongside other departments in the company (Operations, Logistics, Marketing etc.) for the supplying of our stores – and respond to unplanned events and delivery mishaps.Develop, co-ordinate and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers across the country, overseeing price and quality assessments and assisting in negotiationsPrepare reports on planning, purchasing and inventory management KPIsWhat we need from you:Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a supply chain, procurement, logistics or similar roleA tertiary degree in supply chain management would be helpful but not essentialThe ability to communicate openly and professionally to internal and external parties and build strong relationshipsSomeone with great analytical skills, able to analyse data, evaluate cost/benefits and make recommendations. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills will also be beneficial.Understand supplier contracts and strong attention to detail – ability to spot problems at first glanceMulti-task and take on challenges as they come and ask questions when neededWhat we can offer:Flexible working and one day a week working from homeJoin a well-known and established business who works for all your favourite Fast-Food brandsOngoing Social Club and EventsGroup Discounted Health Scheme.Parking onsite and other transportation options with Ellerslie train station only 2 minutes awayContinuous professional growth and career support within the company.About us:Restaurant Brands is a corporate franchisee and specialises in managing multi-site branded food retail chains. Restaurant Brands is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange and currently has stores across NZ, Australia and Hawaii for KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl's Jr and Taco Bell. We employ over 4,000 NZ staff and serve over 60,000 customers across NZ every day.This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your supply chain career in a NZX listed company. What are you waiting for? APPLY NOW! #J-18808-Ljbffr
