Supply Chain Manager

UCC Coffee ANZ; Howick; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Auckland is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee logistics and inventory management. The role requires strong leadership and proven operational experience. Candidates should have over 5 years in operations, a hands-on leadership style, and knowledge of supply chain systems. This full-time position offers opportunities for career development and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid work options

Free coffee

Recharge leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in operations with a focus on logistics, inventory, purchasing, and warehousing.
• Strong grasp of supply chain systems and processes.
• Background in manufacturing or FMCG is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage logistics, warehousing, and inventory functions.
• Oversee supply planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.

Skills

Operations management

Logistics expertise

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Tools

JDE (E1)

Job description

About us

UCC Coffee is a leading force in the fresh coffee industry across Australia and New Zealand, dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and taste to coffee lovers. Our commitment to excellence extends from sourcing the finest beans to crafting superior blends.

Join our team and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of coffee, where you\'ll unlock exciting learning opportunities within our ANZ business and embrace our rich heritage. We invest in your growth with ANZ exposure, career development, hybrid work options, and yes, free coffee! We also care about your wellbeing, offering initiatives like “recharge leave,” giving you five extra days annually to rest, reset, and refuel.

About the role

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Manager to lead our end-to-end supply chain operations including logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and supply planning. You’ll ensure the smooth flow of products from suppliers to customers, while driving continuous improvement in efficiency, cost, and service levels. You will lead and mentor our warehouse and inventory team, and logistics partners to meet operational goals, ensure timely delivery, and support the company\'s growth objectives.

High-level, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage logistics, warehousing, and inventory functions
• Engage proactively with internal teams and external partners
• Oversee supply planning, purchasing and logistics of raw materials and finished goods
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process enhancements

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

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Supply Chain Manager who can balance both the strategic and hands-on nature of the role. With a proven leadership mindset (or experience) and a track record of driving results through stakeholder collaboration in large-scale manufacturing or complex FMCG operations is highly regarded. A strong communicator with people leadership skills, who can drive operational excellence in fast-paced, high-performance environments.

This role could work for someone who has Supervisory or Team Lead experience, looking for a step up, or you are in a supply chain management role, wanting to work in a large complex environment.

Your Profile

• 5+ years’ experience in an operations environment with a focus on logistics, inventory, purchasing and warehousing
• Technical knowledge of warehousing and logistics best practices
• Strong grasp of supply chain systems and processes
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with strong stakeholder management
• Previous experience working with cross-functional teams, freight companies and 3PL\'s
• Background in manufacturing or FMCG is highly regarded
• Experience with JDE (E1) and TFO certification is highly regarded but not essential
• Driven by a can-do attitude and a hands-on leadership style
• You’re known for your resilience, attention to detail, and solutions-oriented mindset
• You challenge constructively, drive innovation, and constantly seek smarter ways of working

Ready to shape the future of coffee supply chain excellence? Apply now and brew something extraordinary with UCC Coffee