Inventory and Purchasing Manager

UCC Coffee; Howick; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free coffee

Recharge leave

Job summary

UCC Coffee, a leading player in the fresh coffee industry across Australia and New Zealand, is seeking an Inventory & Purchasing Manager in Auckland. You will manage end-to-end inventory and purchasing for coffee products, espresso machinery, and spare parts, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure cost-effective supply.

You will lead a team, maintain stock accuracy, and drive improvements in data integrity within the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and/or planning with ERP fundamentals and end-to-end supply chain.
• Experience conducting stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and spreadsheet-based systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities and perform under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 and engagement.

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Vendor management

Communication

Time management

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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.

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