As a buyer you’ll be responsible for supply strategy and planning for NZ, to ensure ingredient availability at most optimum supply chain setup i.e. in a timely and efficient manner, while also minimising costs and mitigating risk. 

This role requires a high level of collaboration with multiple stakeholders, from our Suppliers, to our Procurement, Production, Menu Planning, Warehouse and Logistics teams.

Above all, we are looking for people who will make HelloFresh better. We believe there are many different ways of developing skills and we love diverse experiences! So even if you don’t “tick all the boxes” but think you’d thrive in this role, we would really like to learn more about you.

Please note, this is a 12 month FT Contract. 

You will…

• Be responsible for supply planning across your category, ensuring that ingredients are available on-time and in-full from our suppliers
• Own market supply strategy and target inventory level for your categories
• Understand latest forecast updates, with key implications for our ingredients and packaging materials availability
• Be responsible for understanding and mitigating waste and customer errors
• Plan new requirements based on the latest SKU forecasts  vs. Total Inventory
• Plan Delivery Schedule, adjust Delivery Settings and Maintain Suppliers' Split across all Suppliers to one distribution centre
• Reduce our inventory through systematic approach and structural interventions
• Proactively eliminate supply risks, root cause issues and work on mitigation plans
• Ensure target suppliers’ split and allocation is maintained as per contracted terms
• Investigate incidents reported and ensure systematic issue resolution

You have…

• 3+ years of experience in one of the areas like supply chain planning, inventory planning, in-stock management, or procurement
• Demonstrated ability to investigate, root cause and action plan inefficiencies in processes and systems
• Demonstrated ability define and monitor process adherence metrics
• Strong and proven experience in multiple stakeholders management, with conflicting priorities
• The ability to craft long-term internal and external business relationships, manage change and provide strategic leadership is essential
• Experience in working with Microsoft Office programs & G-Suite

You are…

• Structured methodology in approaching issues and leading improvement initiatives
• Superior analytical and data analysis skills, problem solving techniques, structuring of complex projects
• Capable to thrive in flexible team structure around the world with a healthy degree of uncertainty

What you’ll get in return…

• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global food technology companies in an exciting growth phase
• Flexible working arrangements
• Egoless environment, constant learning with room for personal growth
• HelloFresh Academies - internal learning & development 
• A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 18 countries
• Company discount - 70% off HelloFresh
• Access to ClassPass corporate membership - 22 credits per month

Start Date: Immediately available - Can wait a notice period

Duration: Contract - 12 months. You must have the right to work full-time in New Zealand.

Location: Penrose, Auckland

Salary: Competitive salary & employee benefits

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Please submit your complete application below including your salary expectations and earliest starting date.

After submitting an application our team will review this and get back to you within 5 business days.