Inventory and Purchasing Manager

Ucc Anz; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Job summary

UCC Coffee is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Manager to oversee end-to-end inventory and purchasing for coffee products, espresso machinery, and spare parts. Based at our Auckland roastery, you’ll coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure cost-effective supply and accurate stock levels.

You will lead planning, forecasting, and stocktakes, while driving data integrity in the ERP system and developing a small team to uphold high standards of accountability and engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management or planning.
• Experience with stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the flow of inventory across warehouses and 3PL distribution centres.
• Own monthly inventory planning, reporting, and forecasting.
• Drive accuracy through stocktake and cycle count processes; manage stock transfer, returns, and reconciliation across systems.
• Improve data integrity and master data processes in our ERP system (JD Edwards).
• Own transactional procurement—raising POs, managing supplier relationships, and challenging suppliers to lift performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across sales, warehouse, and service to streamline inventory and SKU accuracy.
• Coach and develop a small direct team – driving standards, accountability, and engagement.

Skills

Inventory management

Planning

ERP systems

Stock accuracy

Supplier management

Data analysis

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UCC Coffee is a leading player in the fresh coffee industry across Australia and New Zealand, committed to delivering exceptional quality and flavour to coffee lovers. From sourcing the finest beans to crafting premium blends, excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

Join our team and step into the vibrant world of coffee, where you’ll gain exposure across our ANZ business, learn from industry experts, and become part of our rich heritage. We’re dedicated to your growth, offering career development opportunities and, of course, free coffee. We also prioritise wellbeing through initiatives like “recharge leave,” giving you an additional five days each year to rest, reset, and refuel.

As our Inventory & Purchasing Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the right products are available at the right time, while maintaining efficient inventory levels across our network. You’ll lead the end-to-end management of inventory and purchasing for purchased coffee products, espresso machinery and spare parts, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth, reliable and cost-effective supply.

What you'll do

• Lead the flow of inventory across warehouses and 3PL distribution centres.
• Own monthly inventory planning, reporting, and forecasting aligned with working capital and Stock targets.
• Drive accuracy through stocktake and cycle count processes, and manage stock transfer, returns, and reconciliation across systems.
• Improve data integrity and master data processes in our ERP system (JD Edwards).
• Own transactional procurement - raising POs, managing vendor relationships, and challenging suppliers to lift performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across sales, warehouse, and service to streamline inventory and SKU accuracy.
• Coach and develop a small direct team - driving standards, accountability, and engagement.

About you:

You bring with you experience in inventory and/or supply planning, with a solid grasp of stock control, ERP systems, and end-to-end supply chain fundamentals. You’re confident managing supplier relationships, running cycle counts, and driving stock accuracy through process.

• Previous experience in inventory management and/or planning, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Experience conducting stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and perform under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, with a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving.

Why join us?

At UCC Coffee, we’re more than just coffee - we’re a community. You’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and quality. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth and of course, plenty of great coffee.

This is a full-time role basedat ourRoastery – The Roastery at Twenty Three, Allens Road, East Tamaki, working 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday).