October 22, 2024

Vertu Equipment Limited

Auckland City

FULL TIME

Product Manager

Employment type: full-time, permanent
Hours per week: 30-50 hours per week
Number of vacancies: 1
Position Description & Generic Task List

Work closely with Customers and OEM for confirmed sales to ensure correct specification of products.

Coordinate between after sales, customers and the factory to ensure timely resolution of quality, specification and/or other ad-hoc issues

Actively participate in tenders with Sales team and take overall responsibility for coordinating tender specification, documentation and detailed design

Facilitate ADR (Australian design rules) compliance of new trucking product line into Australia through working closely with the OEM to achieve this accreditation
- Ensure OEM supplied product meets local laws and standards

Branch Management

Primary contact for inter-branch transfers of Main Machines, Trucks, Buses
Point of contact for transfers to sub-dealers and service agents of Main Machines, Trucks, Buses
Overall responsibility for lease of sites
Administer site management plans and any sub-lessees
Overall responsibility for group insurance

Inventory Management

Overall responsibility for inventory management of Main Machines, Trucks, Trailers, Buses
Provide transparent and up to date information to team on inventory status across Main Machines, Trucks, Trailers & Buses
Manage inventory levels and ensure that any shortages are addressed in a timely manner to avoid any disruption in workflows.
Manage second hand inventory in line with director of sales to ensure prudent use of working capital

Logistics

Primary contact for international logistics and customs control
Maintain the stock account
Management of transfers from Port to branch (NZ, Islands) where required
Provide shipping and/or transport quotes for team members
Coordinate across New Zealand, Pacific and Australia inward/outward of Main Machines, Trucks & Buses

Procurement

Conduct/transact inventory procurement of main machines in accordance with director sign off.
Review inventory procurement of byproducts and parts
Review job related, ad hoc procurement procurement against supplier invoice
Facilitate with margin improvement and margin protection

Key Supplier management

Day to day coordination with suppliers regarding logistics, procurement, product specifications and any issues
Facilitate with supply chain management, developing and managing suppliers

Job pre-requisites:

At least five years of relevant work experience; or significant depth of knowledge with a Bachelor Degree or higher qualification in relevant field
Ability to understand and manage technical products
Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship building skills

Applicants must have work rights in NZ. If you are interested, please send your resume and a cover letter, and specify if you are a NZ citizen or hold a visa with full-time work rights.