About the business and the role An excellent entry level opportunity in a supply chain/operations role with a progressive, well established company supplying customised packaging solutions. The manufacturing facility is accredited to ISO9001, FSC and food safety FSSC22000 standards. Based in Mt Wellington, Auckland and reporting to the Planning Manager. The role will focus on ensuring the material deliveries and inventory of consumable and miscellaneous goods are optimised while meeting the production schedule. The role also involves checking and closing Production Work Orders, prepare Production Performance Reports, New Item Creation and assisting production supervisors with staff training in Work Order Issuing and Receipting. Job tasks and responsibilities Production Planning and Logistics Duties and Responsibilities: Preparation of Production Work Orders.Check Work Order Records to ensure data accuracy of Material Issuing and receipting.New item creation and planning data maintenance.Updating and maintaining inventory control system, ensuring stock level accuracy and performing stock takes.Manage relationships with outwork service providers to support production needs Purchasing Support Assist the purchasing team with tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery of materials and supplies.Help optimize inventory levels for consumables and miscellaneous goods.Support in resolving material supply shortages, as needed. Other Duties: Provide assistance with any other tasks assigned by senior managers related to production, logistics, or purchasing. Skills and experience We seek a performance driven person that is organised, has great attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multitask and capable of working autonomously and prioritising workloads. You will need: Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organisation and time-management skillsAnalytical, initiative, interpersonal effectiveness will be essential attributes for successAbility to learn things quickly and multi-task wellAn intermediate level working knowledge of the MS Office Suite (especially Excel)Favourable but not essential: An understanding of manufacturing processes and an appreciation of quality control Experience with ERP/MRPA supply chain qualification This is an opportunity to be part of a dynamic company that invests in its staff. You will join a professional close knit team where there will be not only good support initially but also the opportunity to contribute and grow. Please ensure that a Cover Letter is supplied with your CV otherwise your application will not be considered. Only applicants that are legally permitted to work in New Zealand will be considered for the role.