Inventory and Purchasing Manager

UCC Coffee ANZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Recharge leave (5 days per year)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

UCC Coffee is hiring an Inventory & Purchasing Manager to optimise stock across our NZ network. You’ll own end-to-end inventory planning, manage procurement from suppliers, and partner with sales and warehousing to ensure cost-effective supply of coffee products, espresso equipment, and spare parts.

The role requires hands-on experience in inventory management, cycles counts, ERP systems (JD Edwards), strong Excel skills, and excellent collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and planning, ideally FMCG.
• Experience with stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead flow of inventory across warehouses and 3PL distribution centres.
• Own monthly inventory planning, reporting, and forecasting.
• Drive accuracy through stocktake and cycle count processes.
• Improve data integrity and master data in ERP JD Edwards.
• Own transactional procurement and vendor management.
• Partner with sales, warehouse, and service to streamline inventory and SKU accuracy.
• Coach and develop a small direct team.

Skills

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Stock control

Supplier relationships

Cycle counts

Excel

End-to-end supply chain

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

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. Ready to be part of something special?

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