Position DescriptionOur Co-operative Te Matapuna toa takitini Fonterra's strength is in the collectiveWe value our people and are committed to your career progression.We are in a strong position; there are a wide range of opportunities and pathways across the Co-op. This means no matter what business unit you're in, or what stage of life you're at, there's a good chance we've got something to suit you.About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Purchasing and Inventory Administrator to join our Waikato team supporting our Morrinsville site stores.This role will see you support the manufacturing and engineering teams by ensuring that they have access to spare parts and consumables that they need, when they need them.With your impeccable attention to detail, your day will focus on receiving and receipting goods into the store, ensuring they are accurately recorded in SAP and stored appropriately.With your fantastic Customer service focus, you will pick, pack and record orders to be ready when your internal customers need them.You will monitor inventory in the system to ensure we are fully stocked with the right goods, at the right time and in the right condition.Reporting to our Inventory Specialist, you will be required to :Learn what really makes a difference to your customers, providing advice and delivering impeccable serviceMaintain and develop effective working relationships with your customers, peers and suppliersUndertake all administrative duties for inventory management, purchasing and stores functions in conjunction with your Inventory Specialist, Purchasing Specialist and Stores teamCarry out stock takes, investigations and reporting as required to meet complianceProvide support to the rest of the stores team as they strive to continue to deliver a first-class customer experience.Please note : This is a permanent full-time opportunity under the DWU agreement. You will be required to work Monday to Friday (8.25-hour days), starting at approx 7.00am and finishing at 3.45pm (with negotiable start and finish times for the right candidate).About You Your ability to self-manage and prioritize demands will set you apart from the rest. You will have a good attention to detail while working systematically and using your initiative for us to achieve our goals.While your dairy and / or engineering background would be an asset and welcome, it is your stores, inventory, food safety and solid administration background that we deem essential.Other key skills and experience include :Customer focus and communication skills second to noneExperience using computerized purchasing and inventory systems preferableSAP knowledge and strong skills in the MS suiteForklift experience with an F endorsement and current OSH certificate (Preferred but not essential, however you will be required to obtain this if you do not currently have an F endorsement)Full driver's licenseExperience in chemical handling and dangerous goods / approved handler license's (advantageous but not essential)Strong focus on health and safety, food hygiene and housekeepingExceptional organisation skills to manage requests and orders on time.If this sounds like you and you're looking to further your career with Fonterra, we look forward to hearing from you. Our Story Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit gives us all a common strength and purpose.Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people who are at the heart of what we do, we want our farmers, employees, customers and communities to thrive.Kaitiakitanga, ensures we take care of the land. We are committed to farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.Whakaohooho constantly inspires ourselves and each other with great career development opportunities and benefits. We enable flexibility and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best.#J-18808-Ljbffr
