Junior Buyer – Fixed Term Contract

Landing Drive Distribution Centre, Mangere, Auckland
Supply Chain – Replenishment /
Fixed Term Contract /
Hybrid
Junior Buyer – Fixed Term Contract
The role  
Here at Foodies, we’re passionate about our customers and how we contribute every day to their shopping needs. To help us achieve world-class service, we focus on always having the right product, at the right place, at the right time for the right cost. We have an exciting opportunity opening up in the DC Replenishment team, where we want the successful candidate to achieve just that! The DC Replenishment Junior Buyer role is based at the Landing Drive support office in Mangere, Auckland. This is a Fixed Term contract ending December 27th, 2024.
In this role you will be responsible for:
·       Managing a buying portfolio
·       Forecasting and planning stock requirements with your suppliers
·       Purchasing stock through SAP F&R
·       Problem solving with out of stocks
·       Supporting our DCs to achieve excellent store service
·       Collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve optimal DC stock holdings
·       Supporting the various and exciting initiatives in the DC Replenishment Team
·       Contributing to a fun and vibrant team spirit
About you
As a Junior Buyer in the Replenishment Team you play a key role in the forecasting, planning, sourcing and inbounding of stock into our DC network. This is a challenging and varied role requiring a high level of accuracy and technical abilities, coupled with enthusiasm and dynamic energy. You will love to achieve your goals and see your team celebrating success!
To be successful in your application the key attributes you should bring to the table include:
·       Tertiary degree in Supply Chain Management (preferred), Business Administration, Finance
·       An understanding of end-to-end supply chain principles and KPI
·       A high learning ability with the technical aspects of supply chain/DC buying
·       High potential in stakeholder relationship building and communication
·       A friendly, motivated and self-starting personality, committed to live our Foodies Values
·       Quick learning ability with a variety of ERP systems, SAP
·       Proficient skill level in MS Office application, advanced abilities in excel
About Foodies
We’re proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome applications from you all regardless of who you are or what you do.
We also have some great benefits:
·       Based in our Mangere or Lower Hutt offices with loads of free parking.
·       A mini mart for those afternoon cravings and a café that makes great coffee & smoothies.
·       We are big on work life balance and as such have flexible working opportunities to allow you to get the most out of life!
·       We’re big on celebrating and social events.