Global Import Logistics Specialist On-Time, Cost-Smart

The Warehouse Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts across TWG brands

Learning and development through TWG’s

Job summary

The Warehouse Group is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to move imported stock from international suppliers to our distribution centres and stores on time and at the right cost. You will coordinate with Merchandise Planning, suppliers and freight partners from our Auckland offices, with occasional travel to distribution centres.

You will manage container planning, compliance checks, data maintenance and KPI tracking using SQL, Snowflake and Power BI to support replenishment and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business or related field.
• 3+ years' experience in international supply planning, import or shipping operations, freight forwarding or supplier management within sourcing markets, ideally within retail.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, landed cost, container planning, freight carriers, forwarders and consolidation-hub operations.
• Understanding of New Zealand Customs, MPI biosecurity and dangerous-goods requirements for imported products.
• Experience with scenario planning and S&OP execution, with the ability to understand the relationship between merchandise, demand and supply plans.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• SQL proficiency, along with Snowflake and Power BI.
• Experience with supply chain systems such as Relex, Oracle, TUI and booking platforms.
• Experience using AI or automation tools, to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Confirm purchase orders and ship dates with international suppliers, tracking milestones through to shipment booking.
• Monitor booking and ex-factory performance, expediting orders where delays may impact stock.
• Review and resolve day-to-day order and shipment exceptions, including changes to ship dates, quantities, products, ports and terms.
• Work with sourcing, Merchandise and Supply Chain teams to resolve supplier issues and manage supply risks.
• Plan and consolidate international orders to optimise container utilisation and shipping capacity.
• Recommend cost-effective shipping routes, modes and consolidation options.
• Prioritise shipments around trading requirements, including continuity lines and promotions.
• Align inbound volumes with DC and store capacity.
• Develop supply plans for imported products, translating merchandise and demand plans into orders and shipments.
• Provide inbound volume and capacity forecasts to support S&OP.
• Develop supply scenarios and communicate impacts on stock, cost and working capital.
• Plan inbound volumes around peak trading periods and key events.
• Manage day-to-day performance across freight forwarders, shipping lines and hubs.
• Respond to disruptions including vessel delays, rolled cargo, port congestion and capacity constraints.
• Minimise detention and demurrage costs, check freight invoices and resolve disputes.
• Track supplier and logistics performance and turn insights into improvements.
• Ensure shipping documentation and requirements relating to NZ Customs, MPI biosecurity and dangerous goods are met.

Skills

Supply chain

International trade

SQL

Power BI

Snowflake

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Relex

Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Relex

Oracle

TUI

Job description

The Warehouse Group is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to move imported stock from international suppliers to our distribution centres and stores on time and at the right cost. You will coordinate with Merchandise Planning, suppliers and freight partners from our Auckland offices, with occasional travel to distribution centres.

You will manage container planning, compliance checks, data maintenance and KPI tracking using SQL, Snowflake and Power BI to support replenishment and risk mitigation