About the Business and the Role:

Addiction Pet Foods takes pride in being New Zealand's largest dry pet food company. We are the leader in hypoallergenic and grain-free foods, and we pride ourselves on our eco-friendly and sustainable approach to sourcing our alternative proteins. We have been rethinking pet food to be more what nature intended for 20 years!

By "going to the ends of the earth for pets", we have achieved exceptional growth and have amassed a passionate following of pet owners around the world. In the same way, we aim to go further for your career by providing exciting opportunities for growth and development both in New Zealand and internationally.

For more information about us please visit our sites:

https://www.addictionfoods.com/
https://www.wishbonepet.com/
https://privatelabel.addictionfoods.com/

About the Role:

With good business growth, we are looking for enthusiastic Supply Chain Specialist to propose improvements to current supply chain to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Who are we looking for:

Someone who can think on their feet
Someone who can challenge the status quo
Think outside the square
Getting the job done promptly and accurately
Works well in a team but takes individual responsibility


Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Monitoring the Incoming Import Containers, preparing the documentations for BACC approvals and arranging with the carrier on the schedule and location for devanning.
- Coordinate with 3PLs (third party warehouse) for Raw Materials (RM) storage and transfer to AFNZ plant on the daily basis.
- Coordinate with multiples transport companies on Raw Materials transferring from Suppliers to AFNZ plant.
- Furnish POs to suppliers especially the pallets, Bulk bags, Raw Materials etc.
- Frequent communication with the suppliers to ensure proper Ecert documentations.
- Loading and unloading the RM materials.
- Manage weekly RM cycle count and ensure GRPO (Good Received Purchase Order) is entered promptly.
- Print and discuss the Formulation with our QA team before production and update the Production - Orders in SAP with QA's approval especially for China products.
- Prepare the daily setup paper & RM for Production to ensure they are aware what RM to use (inclusive reworks products) with the extruder leads.
- Supervise the batching team to ensure the small powders are prepared ahead.
- Monitor on the RM usage and discuss with the Supply Chain team on the production planning if there are any RM shortages.
- Update and Compile the RM Ecert Paper for MPI Audit purpose
- Upkeep the whole plant to ensure empty IBCs and used pallets are arranged and garbage are discarded to designated areas.
- Assist in the production and meat department when necessary.
- Manage the Raw Material by using MRP
- Creating ECert for Raw Material


Skills and Experience:

- At least 3 years experience doing Warehouse and Supply Chain management
- Previous experience/exposure working at a pet food/ food manufacturing facility
- Successfully worked in effective teams
- Pays close attention to detail
- High level of numeracy and literacy
- Qualifications in Level 7 or higher in Business Management or Supply Chain Management preferred

What you get by joining us:

If you like what you read above and you think you have what it takes to join our innovative team, then please see the below to what we can offer you in return:

Career progression and internal opportunities
Continuous training and development
Long service rewards
The chance to work alongside passionate people
Great team culture
Generously discounted pet food
Being part of a dynamic progressive company

Only applications submitted online will be accepted for processing.