Inventory Controller

PepsiCo Inc.; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Generous leave options

Health & Wellness programs

Learning programs

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. in New Zealand is seeking a permanent Inventory Controller to join our Supply Chain team in Wiri. The role focuses on maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting SAP/WMS, and driving cost-saving improvements across NZ sites.

You will investigate variances, support stock reconciliations, and collaborate with teams to meet KPIs, while ensuring compliance with PepsiCo standards and processes. A tertiary qualification and 3–5 years in logistics are preferred.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Supply Chain or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years' Logistics or Inventory management experience, with strong knowledge of inventory processes.
• SAP WM/IM and WMS experience, with exposure to ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Stock Picker licence required.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and use sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in line with PepsiCo values and policies.
• Work with key teams to achieve Inventory accuracy and Business KPIs.
• Manage Stocktakes, Inventory reconciliations and Variance Investigations across NZ sites.
• Coordinate Customer Returns, Credits, Stock Rotation, Aged Stock and Write-offs.
• Support SAP/WMS Processes, Reporting and System troubleshooting.
• Ensure Inventory controls, Documentation and Quality requirements meet PepsiCo standards.
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP WM/IM

WMS

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Overview

Join Bluebird Foods and be part of PepsiCo, home to some of the world’s most iconic brands! Bring your ideas, grow your career and make an impact in a team that values what you do. Together, we're daring for better - for our people, communities and the planet.

Be part of our continued success! We're looking for a permanent Inventory Controller to join our Supply Chain team in Wiri. Working closely with the Inventory Manager, you'll help keep inventory accurate, systems effective and warehouse operations running efficiently. You'll investigate variances, returns and write-offs while driving improvements that reduce costs and deliver better results.

Responsibilities

• Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in line with PepsiCo values and policies.
• Work with key teams to achieve Inventory accuracy and Business KPIs.
• Manage Stocktakes, Inventory reconciliations and Variance Investigations across NZ sites.
• Coordinate Customer Returns, Credits, Stock Rotation, Aged Stock and Write-offs.
• Support SAP/WMS Processes, Reporting and System troubleshooting.
• Ensure Inventory controls, Documentation and Quality requirements meet PepsiCo standards.
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Supply Chain or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years' Logistics or Inventory management experience, with strong knowledge of inventory processes.
• SAP WM/IM and WMS experience, with exposure to ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Stock Picker licence required.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and use sound judgement.

For You

• We offer a competitive benefits package
• Access generous leave options (e.g. wellness, birthday, volunteer, purchase additional leave/cash out leave)
• We understand that bringing the best version of yourself to work means looking after yourself holistically. Our Health & Wellness programs support you with all dimensions of wellness
• Access learning programs for your professional development, as well as our global offerings and online courses.

PepsiCo's hiring process:

• Submit application
• Screening
• Online Assessment process
• Interviewwith Hiring Managers
• Background checks
• Decision

If the above description sounds like you, All applications must have full-time legal work rights in NZ.