Warehouse & Inventory Controller

Warehouse & Inventory Controller

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Opportunity to grow your Warehouse & Inventory career!

About the Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion.

Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries.

These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key Position Responsibilities

Manage on-site warehouse operations ensuring compliance with site safety, food, hygiene and regulatory standards (traceability, storage rules, sanitation).

Receive and inspect incoming shipments, verify quantities and condition against purchase orders, and record receipts in ERP system (JDE).

Control inventory through cycle counts, audits, reconciliations and implementation of FIFO, labelling and bin organisation to minimize shrinkage and picking errors.

Store raw materials and finished goods according to material storage requirements; maintain storage systems and perform routine inspections of forklifts, high reach and pallet jacks to meet H&S standards.

Pick, pack and prepare customer / store orders; consolidate sales orders, ensure correct labelling, packing and pallet configuration (including retailer-specific requirements), coordinate carrier pickups and load trucks safely.

Issue materials and record finished goods in ERP system (JDE) in accordance with production schedules and internal standards.

Maintain accurate documentation and regular reports (inventory tracking, invoices, delivery notes, inspection reports and photos) to support supplier claims, returns and traceability.

Collaborate cross-functional teams to optimise warehouse space utilisation, drive process improvements and implement best practices.

About You

Proven experience in a warehouse environment, including receiving, picking, packing and dispatch.

Forklift licence (including high reach) with F endorsement / OHS forklift certification (mandatory).

Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (JDE) and ERP transactions.

Microsoft Office skills, with strong Excel capabilities (data analysis, pivot tables, formulas).

Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, traceability and regulatory storage requirements.

Sound, logical thinker with an end-to-end process view and a continuous improvement mindset.

Excellent communication, teamwork, record-keeping and documentation skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand – with full working rights.

Benefits of Working with Us

Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package.

Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers.

Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter.

Great Place to Work certification in Australia and New Zealand.

In-House Training Programs.

Corporate Discount Programs.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about FMCG Warehouse Operations, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advertisement early.

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