Inventory Optimisation Manager

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Mercury is a bold future focused organisation, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose; Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, communities, and Aotearoa.

**Our Opportunity**:
Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity and are you keen to be part of designing and delivering transformational inventory practices? Do you have the ability to visualise and implement inventory utopia, and do you enjoy turning numbers into efficiency opportunities? If so, we are keen to hear from you

We're leading the way in how electricity is generated, carving out a path to success through innovation and determination. We understand the critical importance of effective and efficient inventory management, and we're seeking a savvy individual to take the reins and join our future-thinking procurement team.

As our Inventory Optimisation Manager, we will be looking to you to deliver a blend of efficiency, data accuracy, and operation success across our diverse generation sites. We offer a chance to shape Inventory practices of the future, uncovering hidden opportunities of optimisation, cost savings, streamlined operations.

There is flexibility for this role to be based in Rotorua or Hamilton.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Examine the inventory systems, identify efficiencies, discrepancies, and opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategies to optimise inventory levels, minimise stock delays, and improve carrying costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory demands and ensure seamless logistics.
- Introduce and track performance metrics, analyse trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Serve as a mentor and guide to the Mercury team, share your wisdom and expertise to cultivate a culture of excellence in inventory management.

**We are looking for**:

- Relevant Inventory Management experience in an industrial environment
- Proven experience in inventory management, project leadership and process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and implement actionable strategies
- Proficiency in inventory management software/systems, such as Maximo or similar platforms

**Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page)**:

- Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays)
- $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
- A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
- Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
- The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest energy providers
- Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
- Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
- Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
- Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
36883- Posted
23 Sep 2024- Closing
07 Oct 2024 17:00- Location(s)
Hamilton, Rotorua- Expertise
Operations, Procurement- Job level(s)
Experienced- Work type(s)
Permanent full time