About us: Join our team at Yashili, a leading provider of high-quality dairy and infant formula products dedicated to nourishing families around the globe. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to deliver exceptional products while ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Inventory & Maintenance Planner specializing in building, maintaining and organising planning systems and inventory stocks for our plant. This role is integral to our operations, ensuring optimal inventory management and maintenance scheduling to support seamless production processes and meet customer demands.
Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain comprehensive inventory plans for dairy and infant formula products, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet production requirements and customer orders. Collaborate closely with production, procurement, and logistics teams to optimize inventory levels, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory. Utilize inventory management software to track stock movements, analyze inventory trends, and generate accurate forecasts. Coordinate with suppliers to manage inbound shipments, resolve delivery discrepancies, and maintain healthy supplier relationships. Plan and schedule maintenance activities for production equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations while maximizing equipment uptime and longevity. Conduct regular audits of inventory levels, equipment condition, and maintenance schedules to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency gains. Adhere to safety protocols and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement through the Services team, supported as required by relevant departments and project teams.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments and with external stakeholders. Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in inventory management and maintenance planning. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards relevant to the dairy and infant formula industry is preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection and life insurance. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company. A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of infants and families around the world and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.
Please note, only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
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Yashili is part of a major group that leads the dairy market in China. Our New Zealand plant located in Pokeno is less than an hour from Hamilton, 35 minutes from downtown Auckland, 20 minutes to Manukau City centre and 10 minutes from downtown Pukekohe.
Our purpose is to manufacture and supply nutritional formulated powders in our state-of-the-art manufacturing and canning plant which uses top-of-the-range technology and some of the finest automatic control and monitoring systems.
We are a multicultural team, passionate about what we do and how we do it. We recruit the cream of top talent from New Zealand and around the world. Being the best is what we ask of our people, who live and breathe our core values, Caring, Enthusiasm, Openness, Commitment and Agility. We care for one another, we are open to others and new ideas, we are committed to delivering our goals every day and we have a willingness to keep learning.
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