Supply Chain Packaging Advisor at foodstuffs

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Asset Tracking, Reconciliation, Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Communication, Operational Reporting, Supply Chain Coordination

Industry

Retail Groceries

Description

About the role: As our Packaging Advisor, you’ll ensure pallets, crates and packaging assets move effectively throughout our supply chain and support cost control initiatives across the network. Reporting to the Supply Chain Business Services Manager, you'll work closely with our Distribution Centre, Transport, Retail, Wholesale and supplier partners to improve visibility, recovery and accountability. You'll be part of a great team that enjoys a bit of banter while delivering great service across our supply chain, with a leader who'll support your development along the way. Key responsibilities: Identify and Investigate discrepancies and resolve reconciliation issues in a timely manner. Monitor asset movements and account balances to ensure compliance with agreed processes. Coordinate packaging stocktakes across our Distribution Centre, Transport, Retail, and Wholesale operations. Manage packaging management systems and support the integrity of automated transactions. Prepare reporting that highlights account performance, discrepancies, asset losses, recovery opportunities and follow-up actions. Drive process improvements and promote more efficient ways of working. About you: You’ll come from a logistics, warehousing, supply chain or inventory management background, with experience tracking and reconciling assets and ensuring they are accurately accounted for. Ideally, you'll also bring: Experience working with operational systems, reporting and processes that support effective asset control and inventory accuracy. Strong reconciliation skills and a high level of attention to detail. Experience analysing operational data and identifying meaningful trends. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and work effectively across multiple teams. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving operational issues. A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo. How to apply: Ready to take on the challenge? Click “apply” to apply for the role! Applications will close 11:59pm Sunday 19 July 2026 and will only be accepted via our careers site. If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email careers@foodstuffs-si.co.nz. Why join us? We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few. We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite. We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities. We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by regular social events! We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength. Our Hornby site has free carparking and in-house café. About us: We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island. We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau. Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development. Our values: At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on managing the movement and recovery of packaging assets like pallets and crates across the supply chain. Key duties include resolving reconciliation discrepancies, coordinating stocktakes, and driving process improvements to reduce asset loss.