Inventory and Purchasing Manager

UCC Coffee Australia & New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Recharge leave (5 days/yr)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

UCC Coffee is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Manager for our Auckland roastery, Allens Road, East Tamaki. The role oversees end-to-end inventory and purchasing for coffee products, machines and parts, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

You will lead stock planning, forecasting and data integrity in JD Edwards, while coaching a small team. This full-time role is based on-site, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and planning in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to conduct stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Strong time-management and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based systems.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory flow across warehouses and 3PL centres.
• Own monthly inventory planning, reporting, and forecasting.
• Drive stocktake, cycle count, stock transfer, returns and reconciliations.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Stock takes

Excel

JD Edwards ERP

Tools

JD Edwards

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

• 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. Ready to be part of something special? Help us deliver our quality coffee - one cup at a time.

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