Supply Chain Engineer (Junior Engineering Technologist)

Supply Chain Engineer (Junior Engineering Technologist)

Reports to : Operations Manager / General Manager

Location : Auckland, New Zealand

Hours of Work : Full-time (30-40 hours per week, Monday–Friday)

Remuneration : NZD $70,000

Company Overview

H3 NZ Limited is a New Zealand–based enterprise specialising in the importation, manufacturing, and distribution of high-quality consumer and building products — including lighting solutions, Petkit smart products, Hoto tools, and premium construction materials.

Our company integrates advanced digital and engineering technologies to optimise supply-chain performance across multiple product categories and global markets.

Position Purpose

The Supply Chain Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of H3 NZ’s end-to-end supply-chain systems — encompassing order placement, material procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and distribution to distributors and customers.

This role will also lead the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven technologies into supply-chain operations to improve forecasting, inventory control, cost efficiency, and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply-Chain Design & Process Engineering

Map, design, and optimise end-to-end workflows covering procurement, production, warehousing, shipping, and distribution.

Implement digital process-management tools and predictive analytics for operational visibility and performance tracking.

Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure compliance with quality, safety, and legal standards.

2. AI System Integration & Database Engineering

Develop and maintain a centralised supply-chain database integrating procurement, stock control, order tracking, and logistics data.

Collaborate with IT engineers to design and train AI models for demand forecasting, supplier performance analysis, and shipping-route optimisation.

Implement machine-learning algorithms to predict material shortages, lead-time variances, and cost-fluctuation risks.

Support automation of reporting dashboards and real-time KPI monitoring across production and logistics systems.

3. Procurement and Supplier Management

Evaluate and negotiate with domestic and international suppliers to ensure quality, pricing, and reliability.

Oversee purchase-order systems and supplier-performance tracking using data-analytics tools.

Monitor market trends and material-cost variations to inform procurement strategies.

4. Manufacturing and Production Support

Coordinate with in-house production and contract manufacturers to ensure efficient workflows and material flow.

Apply engineering principles to identify bottlenecks and implement data-driven process improvements.

5. Warehousing and Inventory Management

Design optimal storage and retrieval systems for multiple product lines (lighting, Petkit, Hoto, building materials).

Use AI-based forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce excess inventory.

Ensure compliance with H&S, quality-control, and sustainability standards.

6. Logistics and Distribution

Plan and monitor international shipping, customs clearance, and domestic delivery schedules.

Use predictive algorithms to optimise freight scheduling, container utilisation, and distribution timeframes.

Analyse carrier performance and logistics costs to identify savings opportunities.

7. Performance Analysis and Reporting

Establish performance metrics (cost, lead time, on-time delivery, accuracy) and generate analytical reports.

Use data-visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) to present insights to management and recommend actions.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Supply Chain Engineering, Engineering, Logistics, Data Science, or related field.

Or Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in supply-chain or process-engineering roles.

Demonstrated exposure to AI technologies, database systems, or automation projects is highly desirable.

Experience in industries such as lighting, consumer electronics, or building materials is advantageous.

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