Warehouse Flow Controller

Suntory Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Suntory Day off

Parental leave policy

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Suntory Oceania is seeking an EWM Flow Controller for our Auckland Distribution Centre, The Vault. This night-shift role (8pm–4am, Monday–Thursday) reports to the Shift Manager and ensures smooth flow of sales orders, warehouse resources and outbound operations within SAP EWM.

The role collaborates with warehouse, dispatch and automation teams to prioritise orders, allocate resources and prepare customer deliveries on time, thriving in a fast-paced, automated warehouse.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SAP EWM or similar warehouse management systems.
• Distribution centre, warehousing or logistics operational experience.
• The ability to coordinate multiple workflows and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and resolving operational challenges.
• Confidence working in a highly automated warehouse environment.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring workflow and order priorities within SAP EWM to ensure operational efficiency.
• Coordinating with dispatch teams to understand transport schedules, collection times and customer priorities.
• Managing work queues and allocating resources to support warehouse productivity.
• Identifying and escalating any productivity or resource challenges to the Shift Manager.
• Providing support and cover for LGV operations when required.
• Using warehouse automation systems to optimise operational performance.
• Ensuring outbound orders are scheduled and prepared for transport collection on time.
• Supporting a safe working environment through proactive hazard identification and risk management.
• Maintaining compliance with company policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse performance and DIFOT outcomes.

Skills

SAP EWM

Warehouse ops

Coordinate multiple workflows

Communication

Proactive problem solving

Automation confidence

Health & safety focus

Tools

Warehouse automation systems

LGV operations

Job description

Welcome to Suntory Oceania | Nau mai ki Suntory Oceania

Bringing the best of Suntory to Oceania.

By harnessing the best of Suntory from across Australia and New Zealand, Suntory Global Spirits and Suntory Beverage & Food Oceania have created a multi-beverage powerhouse – Suntory Oceania.

Our 40 market-leading brands, including Jim Beam® and Maker's Mark® Bourbon, Hibiki® Japanese Whisky, Canadian Club® Whisky, -196, V Energy, Maximus, and Suntory BOSS Coffee, are powered by five distribution centres, more than 1,500 Suntorians and two local manufacturing sites. With full end-to-end control of our portfolio, we pioneer new beverage experiences, inspired by innovation and craftsmanship.

What is the opportunity? | He aha te kōwhiringa?

We're looking for an EWM Flow Controller to join our Auckland Distribution Centre, The Vault. This is a night shift role, Monday to Thursday (8pm to 4am)

Reporting to the Shift Manager, this role is critical to ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of sales orders, warehouse resources and outbound operations within our SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) environment. You'll work closely with warehouse, dispatch and automation teams to ensure orders are prioritised, resources are allocated effectively and customer deliveries are prepared on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced logistics environment, thrives on solving operational challenges and has a passion for warehouse systems and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Monitoring workflow and order priorities within SAP EWM to ensure operational efficiency
• Coordinating closely with dispatch teams to understand transport schedules, collection times and customer priorities
• Managing work queues and allocating resources to support warehouse productivity
• Identifying and escalating any productivity or resource challenges to the Shift Manager
• Providing support and cover for LGV (Laser Guided Vehicle) operations when required
• Using warehouse automation systems to optimise operational performance
• Ensuring outbound orders are scheduled and prepared for transport collection on time
• Supporting a safe working environment through proactive hazard identification and risk management
• Maintaining compliance with company policies, procedures and operational standards
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse performance and DIFOT outcomes.

About you | Nō hea koe

We're looking for someone who combines strong operational knowledge with excellent organisation and problem-solving skills.

You’ll Bring

• Experience working with SAP EWM or similar warehouse management systems
• Distribution centre, warehousing or logistics operational experience
• The ability to coordinate multiple workflows and priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to identifying issues and resolving operational challenges
• Confidence working in a highly automated warehouse environment
• A strong commitment to health, safety and wellbeing

Highly Regarded But Not Essential

• Experience working with warehouse automation systems
• Exposure to LGV operations
• Leadership experience or demonstrated capability to influence operational outcomes.

If you’re not an expert in all these areas, don’t worry! A lot of what we look for is how you would align with our values and your ability to utilise your unique skills and experience.

What’s in it for you? I He aha te mea e whiwhi ai koe?

• Grow your career – we like to promote from within and have incredible learning and development opportunities around the world
• Generous incentive to reward your hard work
• An inclusive parental leave policy for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Gradual return to work to help you transition back from parental leave
• Free parking on site
• We are committed to giving back to our communities, so we provide you with volunteer leave to do so
• A Suntory Day – enjoy your birthday off!

Our DEI Commitment | Tō mātou kaingākau ki te Kanorau, te Mana Ōrite me te Kotahitanga.

At Suntory, we recognise that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavour to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

Apply Now! | Me Tono Ināianei!

If you're ready to play a pivotal role in keeping our distribution operations flowing and want to be part of an exciting growth journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Suntory Oceania and help us Inspire the Brilliance of Life