Procurement & Inventory Associate

Dksh; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DKSH is seeking a proactive Procurement Assistant to join our Supply Chain Management team in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The role focuses on supporting stock purchasing, PO creation in SAP, and maintaining accurate master data, ensuring timely documentation and clear communication with suppliers and internal teams.

You will help manage stock levels, process invoices, and prepare weekly inventory reports while delivering reliable administrative support in a fast-paced global business

Qualifications

• Previous administration, data entry, or coordination experience
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across internal teams and external partners
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines
• Confidence working with systems and large volumes of data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• SAP experience would be beneficial, although training can be provided for the right candidate
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and commitment to delivering quality outcomes

Responsibilities

• Support stock purchasing activities using Buyers Guide Reports, sales trends, stock usage data, and supplier lead times to maintain appropriate inventory levels
• Create and maintain accurate Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP, ensuring documentation is completed and filed in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Coordinate shipping documentation and ensure timely submission to customs brokers and the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team ahead of shipment arrivals
• Maintain accurate material master data in SAP, including new product creation, pricing updates, standard cost maintenance, and new agency setup
• Process supplier and customs broker invoices, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly following goods receipt
• Prepare and distribute weekly inventory and stock reports, including out-of-stock, point-of-sale stock on hand, and goods receipted reporting
• Provide administrative support and assist with the coordination of purchasing activities as required

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

DKSH is seeking a proactive Procurement Assistant to join our Supply Chain Management team in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The role focuses on supporting stock purchasing, PO creation in SAP, and maintaining accurate master data, ensuring timely documentation and clear communication with suppliers and internal teams.

You will help manage stock levels, process invoices, and prepare weekly inventory reports while delivering reliable administrative support in a fast-paced global business