Inventory Coordinator

Carters; Cambridge; Remote; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

KiwiSaver

Life and Disability Insurance

Company buying privileges

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Carters Cambridge is seeking an organised Inventory Coordinator to own stock accuracy across the branch. You will ensure the system matches shelf stock and support customers in person and over the phone.

Responsibilities include placing supplier orders, managing stock levels, cycle counts, receipts, stock transfers, and producing stock performance reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management, purchasing or warehousing/logistics.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort with ERP systems and inventory software; customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Placing orders with suppliers, verifying prices and following up on POs.
• Monitoring stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Carrying out stock checks and cycle counts, investigating variances.
• Checking deliveries vs packing slips and managing goods-in area.
• Managing stock transfers between branches and supplier credits.
• Producing daily/monthly stock performance reports and records.
• Maintaining strong supplier relationships and resolving issues.
• Assisting customers in person and over the phone; promoting safety.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Warehousing

ERP software

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Our CARTERS Cambridge branch is looking for an organised, detail-driven Inventory Coordinator to join the team and take ownership of stock accuracy across the branch. Reporting to the Trade Services Manager, you will be the go-to person for everything inventory, making sure what's in the system matches the stock on the shelves and in the racks, and that the branch always has the right products ready for customers.

About the Role

• Placing orders with preferred suppliers, verifying prices, and following up outstanding purchase orders and confirmations
• Monitoring stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking
• Running regular stock checks and cycle counts, investigating variances, and taking part in branch stocktakes
• Checking and receipting deliveries against packing slips, applying freight charges correctly, and keeping the goods-in area well organised
• Managing stock transfers between branches, returns and supplier credit requests
• Keeping FINOPS records accurate and producing daily and monthly reports on stock performance, aged stock and shrinkage
• Building strong supplier relationships, resolving issues promptly and keeping preferred supplier arrangements on track
• Supporting the team and helping customers in person and over the phone
• Identifying hazards and helping keep the branch safe for the team and customers

About You

• Experience in inventory management, purchasing, warehousing or logistics (building supplies or trade experience is a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail, with analytical and problem-solving skills and pride in getting things right
• Confidence using computer systems, including inventory or ERP software
• A positive, team-first attitude and a genuine customer-first focus
• The ability to prioritise and juggle multiple tasks in a busy branch environment

Advantages of Advancing Your Career with Carters

• Stability and a focus on work life balance
• Attractive compensation package
• 7.5% benefits packagedesigned to support your health and financial security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver
• Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores
• Training, Development and Promotional opportunities

Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates possessing valid working entitlements in New Zealand (Citizens, Permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas).