Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Laminex New Zealand forms part of the Building Products division of Fletcher Building and we are a trusted business partner with market-leading brands for great design spaces, offering expert knowledge and exceptional value to our customers. We have a fantastic people culture at Laminex and our priority is to make all our people feel welcomed when they join and feel valued as they continue their journey with us.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:

- This is an exciting time to join our team based in Penrose as a supply chain analytics expert, who thrives in data analysis and enjoys providing recommendations to optimise and improve supply chain performance for Laminex. Other key duties will include:

- Provide recommendations for the accurate fulfillment of sales orders (DIFOT) and inventory issues to Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and Branches; understanding inventory risk assessments and possible impacts
- Main responsible to audit our inventory performance, and implementing all required inventory policies, controls, KPIs and process documentation across the entire operation
- Develop and implement required inventory management techniques (e.g. Consignment, VMI, JIT, Kanban) in collaboration with our national DCs and Branches
- Assist with New Product Introductions in managing effective inventory phase-in/phase-out process for these new products
- Work with DCs to oversee inventory adjustments, accurate stock transfers, avoid SLOB stock, disposal of obsoleted products and reporting on these metrics
- Proactively manages product portfolio to identify inventory risk and implements plans to ensure the zero-waste model is achieved
- Business Analytics and Supply Chain Reporting, developing diverse business data analytics models
- Review existing processes and challenge status quo for continuous improvement and WASTE Reduction

**ABOUT YOU**:

- Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, you will be a rational thinker, who is able to provide in-depth analytical input to assist with critical business decisions. As well as experience working for a complex business in supply chain and operations, you will possess:

- Proven supply chain analysis skills (crucial to this role) in a business process improvement environment
- Vast experience implementing diverse inventory analysis methods (e.g. ABC, FSN, VED, HML, and SDE) to determine the right amount of stock to keep on-hand to fill demand while avoiding spending too much on inventory storage
- Demonstrated experience implementing computer interfaces for executive dashboards using Power BI and SQL to present data and supply chain performance in a graphical or visual manner
- Strong commercial acumen and experience with information systems management, with a particular focus on business analytics and reporting
- Strong problem-solving ability, being comfortable with large volumes of data
- Curious mindset with a natural ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders
- Structured, skilled at planning, organising, prioritising and executing simultaneous tasks and activities

As part of the Fletcher Building group of companies, you will be able to leverage experience and relationships from across our organisation and achieve success for yourself and our company. You will be joining a business in great shape that is ready to capitalise on your drive and energy and can offer great benefits that come from working with one of New Zealand’s largest listed companies.