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September 23, 2024

Mercury

Hamilton

FULL TIME & OTHER


Inventory Optimisation Manager

Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata.
Mercury is a bold future focused organisation, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose; Taking care of tomorrow, connecting people and place today. This pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, communities, and Aotearoa.

Our Opportunity:
Are you looking for your next exciting opportunity and are you keen to be part of designing and delivering transformational inventory practices? Do you have the ability to visualise and implement inventory utopia, and do you enjoy turning numbers into efficiency opportunities? If so, we are keen to hear from you!
We're leading the way in how electricity is generated, carving out a path to success through innovation and determination. We understand the critical importance of effective and efficient inventory management, and we're seeking a savvy individual to take the reins and join our future-thinking procurement team.
As our Inventory Optimisation Manager, we will be looking to you to deliver a blend of efficiency, data accuracy, and operation success across our diverse generation sites. We offer a chance to shape Inventory practices of the future, uncovering hidden opportunities of optimisation, cost savings, streamlined operations.
There is flexibility for this role to be based in Rotorua or Hamilton.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Examine the inventory systems, identify efficiencies, discrepancies, and opportunities.
  • Develop and implement strategies to optimise inventory levels, minimise stock delays, and improve carrying costs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast inventory demands and ensure seamless logistics.
  • Introduce and track performance metrics, analyse trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Serve as a mentor and guide to the Mercury team, share your wisdom and expertise to cultivate a culture of excellence in inventory management.


We are looking for:
  • Relevant Inventory Management experience in an industrial environment
  • Proven experience in inventory management, project leadership and process improvement
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and implement actionable strategies
  • Proficiency in inventory management software/systems, such as Maximo or similar platforms


Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):
  • Additional 5 days leave per annum (My Days)
  • $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
  • A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
  • Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
  • The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest energy providers
  • Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
  • Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
  • Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
  • Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet
Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you have a passion for creating Energy Freedom and want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to recruitment@mercury.co.nz.
A full position description is available below. Applications close Monday, 7th October at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly.
Job Details

Reference #
36883

Posted
23 Sep 2024

Closing
07 Oct 2024 17:00

Location(s)
Hamilton, Rotorua

Expertise
Operations, Procurement

Job level(s)
Experienced

Work type(s)
Permanent full time

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