Chapter Lead, Payments Platform – Delivery & Modernisation

ASB Bank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland City Dairy Associate Limited is hiring a Logistics Manager to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations in Auckland. The role focuses on optimizing warehousing, inventory control and distribution for domestic wholesale and overseas markets.

You will manage supplier and freight arrangements, monitor costs, and ensure timely, compliant movement of dairy products. A relevant degree or managerial experience is required, with strong communication skills and a dairy industry familiarity

Qualifications

• You must have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field, or at least two years of manager-level experience in logistics.
• Knowledge of dairy products and NZ dairy industry is preferred, including major brands and suppliers.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics, warehousing, inventory and distribution plans.
• Plan and monitor inventory levels and warehouse capacity to maintain availability and control costs.
• Oversee receipt, storage, movement, order fulfilment and dispatch of dairy products and other goods.
• Coordinate domestic and cross-border transportation and freight forwarding activities.
• Lead warehouse and logistics staff; monitor performance and provide training.

Skills

Logistics management

Inventory control

Warehousing

Export logistics

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

RMP system

Job description

Logistics Manager

Auckland City Dairy Associate Limited

Job Description

Job details:

Company: Dairy Associate Limited

Location: Auckland

Position: Logistics Manager

Term: Permanent full time position

Wage: $35.00-$42.00 per hour

Hours of work: Minimum 30 hours per week, Maximum 40 hours per week, shifted by roster from Monday to Friday

We are a New Zealand-based cross-border dairy supply chain company specialising in the sourcing, warehousing, wholesale distribution and export of New Zealand dairy products, particularly milk powder and related dairy products.

We are currently seeking an accomplished Logistics Manager to ensure that dairy products sourced from local suppliers and brand partners are efficiently received, stored, managed and distributed to meet the requirements of domestic wholesale customers and overseas markets. The position is responsible for maintaining optimal inventory levels, managing supplier and freight arrangements, controlling logistics costs, and ensuring the efficient movement of products through the company's supply chain.

Requirements:

You must be well educated with at least a Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management or a related field

Or have at least two years of relevant working experience in a manager level role within the supply chain, logistics or distribution industry.

Sound knowledge and understanding of dairy products and the New Zealand dairy industry, including familiarity with major dairy suppliers and brands such as Danone, Nestlé, Anchor, New Zealand Dairy Products etc.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with customers, suppliers, freight providers and internal stakeholders.

Strong organisational, planning and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple operational priorities and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to adapt to changing business and operational requirements and work effectively in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve logistics and inventory-related issues, work under pressure and consistently meet operational deadlines.

Bilingual language skill is preferable

Duties and responsibilities:

Develop and implement logistics, warehousing, inventory and distribution plans that support the company’s operational requirements and customer service objectives.

Plan and monitor inventory levels, stock replenishment and warehouse capacity to maintain product availability while controlling storage, handling and distribution costs.

Manage the receipt, inspection, storage, stock movement, order fulfilment and dispatch of dairy products and other goods through the company’s RMP warehouse.

Oversee the company’s export courier operations, including pickup scheduling, driver coordination, shipment processing, warehouse handling and export dispatch.

Ensure that drivers complete scheduled customer collections on time and that collected shipments are received, processed, consolidated and dispatched within the required service timeframes.

Plan and coordinate domestic and cross-border transportation and distribution activities, including freight forwarding, courier services, export shipments and delivery schedules.

Review and maintain inventory, ordering and logistics-tracking systems to ensure that stock movements, customer orders, collections, dispatches, deliveries and replenishment requirements are recorded accurately.

Liaise with procurement, sales, brand management, customer service, suppliers, transport providers and customers regarding stock availability, collection arrangements, delivery priorities and shipment schedules.

Lead and supervise warehouse, logistics and delivery staff, including allocating daily work, coordinating operational priorities, providing training and monitoring employee performance.

Monitor inventory accuracy, collection and delivery performance, warehouse productivity and compliance with RMP, food safety, export and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Investigate operational issues, stock discrepancies, collection or delivery delays and customer service failures, and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

Prepare logistics, inventory, warehouse and delivery performance reports for management and recommend improvements to operational efficiency, service quality and cost control.

Ensure that warehouse and logistics operations are conducted in accordance with company policies, health and safety requirements, regulatory obligations and established operating procedures.

Perform any other duties reasonably required by the business and consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

Other Details:

Pay Rate: From $25 to $28 based on work experience.

Minimum Hours per week: Min 32 hours – max 60 Hours including Early Starts and Late Night Finish

Workdays: Mon to Sunday with 1-2 days off

Work Hours: Early morning shifts and some weekend work too

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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