Supply Chain & Purchasing Administrator

Are you passionate about the food industry and have a knack for logistics and administration? Then join our dynamic team at Service Foods as a Supply Chain & Purchasing Administrator and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of goods from our suppliers to our customers.

Why join us:

We offer:

• A collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Discounts on our products

The role:

As a key member of our supply chain department, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service delivery.

The job:

The key responsibilities include

• Order Management: Coordinate the ordering of stock from suppliers to meet customer demand and uphold service levels. Process order confirmations swiftly and efficiently, collaborating with internal departments when necessary.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively follow up on overdue items from suppliers, resolving any discrepancies in stock deliveries promptly and effectively.
• Documentation Management: Maintain meticulous records of all supply chain processes in alignment with company quality standards.
• Risk Communication: Communicate informed risks within the business to key stakeholders, enabling proactive decision-making.
• Analysis and Reporting: Prepare presentations, reports, and analyses to provide insights into supply chain performance and opportunities for improvement.
• Inventory Control: Manage the end-to-end order fulfilment process, collaborating with suppliers, internal teams, branches, and logistics partners to optimize coordination and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Process Optimisation: Identify trends and recommend enhancements to increase overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Communication and Collaboration: Foster open and effective communication channels between internal teams and external stakeholders, including vendors and logistics providers.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all supply chain documentation is accurate, organised, and compliant with industry regulations.

The person:

Qualification in Supply Chain Management is beneficial. Our ideal candidate will have 2 years of hands on experience in Supply Chain/Customer Services or Data Entry.  

Skills and attributes required:

• Proven experience in supply chain or logistics administration.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office application
• Strong computer skills,100% data entry accuracy 
• Excellent organisational and time management skills 
• Focused and self-motivated. 
• Thrive to build strong relationships 

About us:

Service Foods is one of New Zealand's largest and fastest growing food service distribution businesses. We directly import over 4000 products from over 20 countries and supplement this with 8000 plus locally produced products. We supply to Cafes, Restaurants, Hotels, Quick Service Restaurant Chains, Manufacturers, Retailers, Distributors, and exporters nationwide. We are 100% Kiwi owned and operated.

With a team of approximately 800 passionate individuals spread across 15 strategic branches nationwide, we seamlessly deliver an extensive range of high-quality ingredients and solutions to our valued partners. Our expertise spans four distinct divisions: Butchery, Produce, Seafood, Essentials and Ethnic food, ensuring that every culinary creation, from the freshest seafood to the most succulent meat, bears the mark of exceptional quality.

Application process:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual looking to contribute to a dynamic team, please apply online with your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.