DC Analytics and Process Specialists

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Howick; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers operates a National Distribution Centre in East Tamaki, seeking an analytical specialist to drive data reporting and KPI-based improvements across its distribution functions. The role focuses on turning large datasets into practical actions that enhance safety, service, productivity and cost performance.

You will support production planning, contribute to waves for processing, and partner with operations, planning, IT and other stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse data analysis and KPI tracking.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and identify actionable insights.
• Strong Excel capability including VBA for automation.
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly across teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regular and ad hoc reporting across distribution centre functions.
• Monitor production, forecast and KPIs, identify trends and improvements.
• Analyse large datasets using statistical methods to support decisions.
• Develop and maintain audit/control reports for weekly/monthly actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, service, safety and cost performance.
• Support SAP testing and improve SAP EWM data and processes for distribution centre use.
• Collaborate with operational leaders, planning, inventory, IT and other stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP EWM

SAP ERP

Job description

We are looking for an analytical and process-focused specialist to join our National Distribution Centre in East Tamaki. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will analyse operational data, monitor key performance indicators and identify practical opportunities to improve safety, service, productivity and cost performance. You will also provide timely reporting to the wider business and support production planning activities, including creating waves for processing.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver regular and ad hoc reporting across distribution centre functions.
• Monitor production, forecast and operational KPIs, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Analyse large datasets using statistical methods and analytical tools to support sound decision-making.
• Develop and maintain audit control reports, completing weekly and monthly controls for management action.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, service, safety and cost performance.
• Support SAP testing and help improve SAP EWM data and processes for distribution centre use.
• Build a strong understanding of end-to-end operations and work closely with operational leaders, planning, inventory, IT and other stakeholders.
• Assist production planning and operational teams as required.
• Manage assigned improvement projects and help embed a culture of continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Experience working with warehouse management software and data warehouse environments.
• Experience with SAP, ideally SAP EWM, or another enterprise resource planning system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including VBA skills.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working accurately and efficiently with large datasets across multiple business areas.
• Excellent attention to detail and a practical, continuous-improvement mindset.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to build productive relationships across different teams and levels of the business.
• A collaborative approach, personal accountability and a commitment to ongoing development.

You’ll join a team that values collaboration, fresh ideas, accountability and doing the right thing. This is an opportunity to use your analytical expertise in a hands-on operational environment where your insights can directly improve how our Distribution Centre performs for stores and customers.