Inventory Manager - - 43455 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Tauranga Inventory Manager - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand. Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to join us at our Tauranga site. This is a fast-paced operational environment where accuracy, initiative, process discipline, and continuous improvement are key. This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys being close to the detail, operates well in manual environments, and takes ownership of inventory performance across the business.

Day to day you will:

Oversee inventory accuracy and stock integrity across raw materials, BIPs and finished goods inventory
Lead, coach, and develop one direct report, ensuring best practice inventory processes
Drive cycle counts, stocktakes, and inventory accuracy initiatives
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, root causes, and corrective actions to support stock integrity and operational performance
Utilise inventory reporting and data insights to support operational visibility, and decision-making
Build, standardise, and improve inventory processes, controls, and operational visibility
Work closely with Distribution, Manufacturing, Planning and other teams to ensure stock flows accurately and efficiently

About You

You’ll bring proven inventory management experience within a large, fast moving warehouse environment, along with strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. You’re confident managing operational complexity, working cross-functionally, and leading people in a hands-on setting.

Experience in inventory management within a high-volume operation
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Solid systems capability, including JDE and the Microsoft Office, and inventory reporting tools
Approachable leadership style with experience leading and developing people
Team focused, safety minded, with a commitment to continuous improvement

On Offer

This is a career opportunity that offers challenge, variety and scope with a multi award-winning business who put people first. When you join Winstone Wallboards and Fletcher Building, you’ll have access to many benefits including:

Competitive salary.
An Employee Education Fund for you and your dependents.
Ongoing training and development opportunities across Fletcher Building.
Generous Parental Leave.
KiwiSaver contributions matched to 4% of base salary.
Retail discounts and much more.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please click ‘Apply Now’.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.