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Are you a results-driven individual with a passion for inventory management and using data to bring about meaningful change? Do you have experience working in the Timber industry with in-depth experience using Timbersmart or other ERP systems? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

KLC manufactures and distributes a wide range of precision-made timber building materials to the domestic and export market. We are a leading organisation in the timber remanufacturing industry for products ranging from Finger Jointed and laminated products to our Generation II® range of Dressed Boards, Fascia and Weatherboards.  

Located in the Bay of Plenty region only 35 minutes' drive from Rotorua, the area offers outdoor enthusiasts a multitude of options for recreational activities as part of work-life balance throughout the Bay of Plenty and Central North Island. With everything you need on your doorstep what more could you ask for! 

We are currently seeking an Inventory Coordinator to join our team. Picking up from recent project work, you will play a key role in providing timely and accurate information, and insights that will drive our business forward. You will be naturally collaborative and able to work across teams to drive continuous performance improvements that benefit the whole operation. 

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Your responsibilities will include: 

Data & Systems Management: 

• Managing data input to maintain data system integrity 

• Ensuring data system accuracy and functionality for various processes such as pricing, ordering, dispatch, and invoicing 

• Conducting regular system audits and addressing discrepancies 

• Collaborating with system providers to meet ongoing needs 

• Being the system ‘super-user’ and training others to ensure that systems’ knowledge is shared across the team. 

 Inventory Management & Scheduling 

• Leading stocktaking processes and implementing efficient inventory control procedures 

• Forecasting feedstock requirements and devising replenishment strategies 

• Collaborate to develop a production schedule that aligns with inventory levels and sales forecasts, ensuring production meets demand while minimising excess inventory or stockouts. 

• Analysing inventory performance, providing insights, and optimizing inventory 

• Improving inventory management systems and training team members 

Reporting and Analysis: 

• Generating regular reports on inventory performance and analysing data for insights. 

• Supporting the sales team with data-driven insights to determine optimum product mix and drive growth. 

• Providing actionable recommendations to optimise inventory and reduce costs 

• Providing customised KPI reports and dashboards at weekly meetings  

Process Improvement:

• Continuing to improve inventory management systems. 

• Identifying gaps and training team members across site in data and inventory management requirements. 

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain management, statistics, or a related field.  

• 2-3 years of experience in inventory management, data analysis, scheduling, and reporting in a timber-related setting 

• Proficiency in inventory management software and data analytics tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel, Timbersmart, Power BI reporting).  

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to draw actionable insights from complex data sets. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.  

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision. 

• A willingness to work onsite in a manufacturing environment and engage with the team and operations closely. 

• A good sense of humour. 

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