Supply Planner

Mitre 10 has been a part of New Zealand's home improvement culture since 1974. An award-winning success story, inspiring Kiwi to love where they live, work and play with our home improvement, garden and trade offer.

We have a new opportunity available to join our Albany based Support Centre on a **12-month fixed term contract** as a **Supply Planner.**

As part of our Merchandise team, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of import product with the aim to efficiently and cost effectively import and distribute it operating within best practice systems and processes.

**Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, your key functions will include**:

- ** Order Management**: Process new product and repeat non-continuity stock orders based on authorised forms. Integrate new continuity products into monthly forecasts and allocate non-continuity products before arrival.
- ** Inventory Control**: Use forecasted sales data to reorder SKUs monthly, maintain stock levels within specified bands, and avoid out-of-stock situations while adhering to inventory budgets.
- ** Indent Orders**: Correlate store orders to determine product quantities, ensuring sufficient stock for indent orders and store requirements. Communicate with stores about order variances, container ETAs, and assist with unloading and invoicing.
- ** Shipping & Logistics**: Determine optimal shipping methods and dates, raise and place purchase orders, check supplier confirmations, and ensure accurate tracking of purchase orders. Monitor progress and address any variances.
- ** Importation & Receipting**: Track bookings, obtain necessary shipping documents, ensure accurate system statuses, and correlate invoices for shipment costing. Liaise with unpacking depots and prioritize deliveries.
- ** Issue Resolution**: Investigate landed price differences, follow up on damages or short supplies, and process store orders within specified timelines.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
- Experience in quoting and costing products
- Familiar with and experienced in overseas purchasing, shipping and importing requirements
- High accuracy and attention to detail

If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about being part of the Mitre 10 team, then we want to hear from you. Please provide your CV, including your remuneration expectations, via this website.