Purchasing Officer/Office Administrator – Mitre 10 Helensville

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Detail information about job Purchasing Officer/Office Administrator – Mitre 10 Helensville. Terms and conditions vacancy

Getting purchasing right is an art you enjoy and are good at – why not bring your talents to an iconic “Kiwi” owned company?  The Mitre 10 brand is part of the DNA of New Zealand DIY with many customers having grown up with the brand originally launched in New Zealand in 1974. You can be part of our continuing success by joining the team at Mitre 10 Helensville.  We are a high achieving store on the outskirts of Auckland that is consistently rated in the top ten of the Mitre 10 network by customers.

This is a key role within this store – it’s about creating a great shopping experience for our customers by ensuring optimum levels of stock are held at all times. 

The focus of this role is on:

• Improving business productivity by reducing costs associated with buying stock;
• Providing the best possible customer order service by ensuring orders have a quick turn around and are supplied as per specification;
• Ensuring the store’s legal obligations are met by ensuring we have sufficient stock on hand at the beginning of an advertised promotion.
• maximising the integrity of physical and computerised inventory records;
• assisting in the development of process controls to maximise inventory management;
• maintaining the GAP management process;
• investigating stock discrepancies;
• assisting with the implementation of stock takes and stock take procedures;
• maintaining the Stock Master File;

This is a diverse role that has accountabilities across delivering excellent customer service, sales and profitability, operations, stock management, purchasing and people.

For this position we are looking for someone who:

• Comfortable using a computerized inventory control system;
• Has excellent attention to detail and accuracy;
• Is analytical and able to problem solve;
• Has excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role with administration exposure;
• Strong MS Office computer skills
• Ability to manage issues, maintaining open communications and a positive approach to resolution;
• Exceptional confidentiality and discretion;
• Proven organisational skills;
• Drive and enthusiasm;
• Good time management;
• A quick and alert mind, with the ability to adapt and be flexible; and
• A strong customer service ethos.

This is either a 4 day per week or full time role from Mon to Fri.

So if you want to work in a fun, dynamic work environment, as well as receive ongoing training, uniform and great staff buying privileges, and you think you can deliver on what we seek, then please forward a CV and cover letter via this website.