What you will do

In this role you will be responsible for purchasing NZDF materials under contract, and ensuring that c-class items are procured in a cost effective manner and delivered on time. You will achieve this by liaising with the material planners and vendors to enable SAP master data to remain accurate.

Working with the other Material Requirements Planners you will ensure that inventory costs are optimised by balancing the investment in stock held in RNZAF warehouse and FSS facilities with the total costs to transact and manage the material.

This role is also responsible for managing the purchase orders raised through weekly reporting and adherence to the purchasing guidelines laid down in the NZDF's Defence Force Orders.

Please note: This is a part time role of 20 hours per week.

What we need

We are seeking a person with an excellent understanding of MRP principles. You will have gained this through your significant work experience within an MRP, purchasing and/or inventory management environment. You will have also worked with a computerised maintenance management system including SAP modules, inventory, MRP/purchasing and business intelligence.

A good level of proficiency within Microsoft Office is essential as is the ability to analyse data, particularly inventory analysis.

You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal coupled with strong interpersonal skills allowing you to establish and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and customers.

Being self-motivated with excellent planning and organisational skills you can prioritise tasks to meet timelines and effectively manage competing and changing priorities. Using initiative you are able to find innovative solutions to problems and suggest progressive changes, you enjoy working collectively within a supportive team.

We are ideally seeking a person with some formal training in material requirements planning and qualifications in SAP job roles, inventory management and MRP.

Who we are

The Inventory Management Team is responsible for the supply chain management of all aeronautical and non-aeronautical consumable spares. It includes the development and ongoing management of the consumable inventory (approx. $130M pa). This involves the use of a range of forecasting tools to ensure spares are available in a timely manner. It also involves constant international vendor management to ensure that delivery schedules are met and that priorities are understood. Furthermore, there is a constant pursuit of cost and process efficiency and therefore engagement with external contractors to investigate the potential for more holistic end to end supply chain solutions.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Why Us

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family;
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000;
• Access to holiday accommodation across NZ;
• Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers;
• 5 weeks annual leave per year;
• Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities;
• Flexible working environment and positive culture;
• Opportunities for career development.

How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

• The NZ Government has announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates covering all employees of the NZDF. Under the mandate, in order to be eligible to work within the NZDF, all staff are required to be fully vaccinated, and proof of your vaccination status will be required.
• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Thursday 3 February 2022.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.