Inventory Coordinator

McCain Foods Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McCain Foods Limited in Timaru is seeking an organised Inventory Coordinator to support our Timaru Coldstore Operations team. You will coordinate export of frozen products, manage inventory and shipments, and work with logistics partners to ensure orders are accurate, compliant and delivered on time.

This role also covers general cold store duties as required. In this role you will use ERP/SAP and Excel for reporting, stock counts and performance monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience in export administration, logistics or inventory coordination.
• Attention to detail, able to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Clear communication with customers and internal teams.
• Proactive in addressing delays and issues.
• Familiar with ERP systems and Excel for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, Certificates of Origin, health certificates and bills of lading.
• Plan and coordinate frozen product shipments, loading schedules and freight bookings.
• Work with warehouse teams to confirm stock availability, correct picking and stock allocation for export customers.
• Monitor inventory and support FIFO/FEFO practices, cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Liaise with shipping lines, freight forwarders and other partners, tracking shipments and managing delays or disruptions.
• Provide clear updates on shipment status, delivery timelines and export-related issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment and export records in Excel and SAP, and report on volumes, costs and service performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve export processes, reduce costs and strengthen logistics performance.
• Support general cold store operations as required.

Skills

Export docs

Logistics coordination

ERP systems

Excel reporting

Communication

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Position Title: Inventory Coordinator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 45361

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About The Role.

We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Inventory Coordinator to support our Timaru Coldstore Operations team. In this role, you will coordinate the efficient and compliant export of frozen food products, manage inventory and shipment activity, and work closely with internal teams and external logistics partners to help ensure orders are accurate, compliant and delivered on time. You will also support general cold store operations as required.

What You’ll Be Doing.

• Prepare and manage export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, Certificates of Origin, health certificates and bills of lading.
• Plan and coordinate frozen product shipments, loading schedules and freight bookings.
• Work with warehouse teams to confirm stock availability, correct picking and stock allocation for export customers.
• Monitor inventory and support FIFO/FEFO practices, cycle counts and stocktakes.
• Liaise with shipping lines, freight forwarders and other partners, tracking shipments and managing delays or disruptions.
• Provide clear updates on shipment status, delivery timelines and export-related issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment and export records in Excel and SAP, and report on volumes, costs and service performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve export processes, reduce costs and strengthen logistics performance.
• Support general cold store operations as required.

What You’ll Need To Be Successful.

• Previous experience in export administration, logistics, inventory or supply chain coordination.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage documentation, deadlines and competing priorities accurately.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with confidence working across customers, freight partners and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond proactively to delays, documentation issues and logistics disruptions.
• Confidence using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for order management, inventory control and reporting.
• An understanding of export logistics, freight forwarding and Incoterms is preferred.
• Knowledge of New Zealand export regulations, food safety, traceability or cold chain logistics would be advantageous.
• Experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or temperature-controlled products is highly desirable.

About The Team.

This position is part of the Timaru Coldstore Operations team and reports to the Timaru Coldstore Manager. The role works closely with warehouse teams and external logistics partners, and contributes to the broader ANZ Supply Chain Operations function.

About McCain.

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture

The McCain Experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Location(s): NZ - New Zealand : Canterbury : Timaru

Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics

Company: McCain Foods (NZ) Limited