Supply Chain Engineer

Supply Chain Engineer (Junior Engineering Technologist)

Reports to: Operations Manager / General Manager

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Hours of Work: Full-time (30-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday)

Remuneration: NZD $70,000

**Company Overview**

H3 NZ Limited is a New Zealand-based enterprise specialising in the importation, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality consumer and building products — including lighting solutions, Petkit smart products, Hoto tools, and premium construction materials.

Our company integrates advanced digital and engineering technologies to optimise supply-chain performance across multiple product categories and global markets.

**Position Purpose**

The Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of H3 NZ’s end-to-end supply-chain systems — encompassing order placement, material procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and distribution to distributors and customers.

This role will also lead the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies into supply-chain operations to improve forecasting, inventory control, cost efficiency, and decision-making.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Supply-Chain Design & Process Engineering**
- Map, design, and optimise end-to-end workflows covering procurement, production, warehousing, shipping, and distribution.
- Implement digital process-management tools and predictive analytics for operational visibility and performance tracking.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and legal standards.

**2. AI System Integration & Database Engineering**
- Develop and maintain a centralised supply-chain database integrating procurement, stock control, order tracking, and logistics data.
- Collaborate with IT engineers to design and train AI models for demand forecasting, supplier performance analysis, and shipping-route optimisation.
- Implement machine-learning algorithms to predict material shortages, lead-time variances, and cost-fluctuation risks.
- Support automation of reporting dashboards and real-time KPI monitoring across production and logistics systems.

**3. Procurement and Supplier Management**
- Evaluate and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to ensure quality, pricing, and reliability.
- Oversee purchase-order systems and supplier-performance tracking using data-analytics tools.
- Monitor market trends and material-cost variations to inform procurement strategies.

**4. Manufacturing and Production Support**
- Coordinate with in-house production and contract manufacturers to ensure efficient workflows and material flow.

**5. Warehousing and Inventory Management**
- Design optimal storage and retrieval systems for multiple product lines (lighting, Petkit, Hoto, building materials).
- Use AI-based forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.
- Ensure compliance with H&S, quality-control, and sustainability standards.

**6. Logistics and Distribution**
- Plan and monitor international shipping, customs clearance, and domestic delivery schedules.
- Use predictive algorithms to optimise freight scheduling, container utilisation, and distribution timeframes.
- Analyse carrier performance and logistics costs to identify savings opportunities.

**7. Performance Analysis and Reporting**
- Establish performance metrics (cost, lead time, on-time delivery, accuracy) and generate analytical reports.
- Use data-visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to present insights to management and recommend actions.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Supply Chain Engineering, Engineering, Logistics, Data Science, or related field.
- Or Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in supply-chain or process-engineering roles.
- Demonstrated exposure to AI technologies, database systems, or automation projects is highly desirable.
- Experience in industries such as lighting, consumer electronics, or building materials is advantageous.

Pay: NZD $70,000