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Posted 16 July, 2026

Supply Chain Packaging Advisor

Foodstuffs South Island Limited
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: c785020f5d86da6e

Job Description

About the role: As our Packaging Advisor, you’ll ensure pallets, crates and packaging assets move effectively throughout our supply chain and support cost control initiatives across the network. Reporting to the Supply Chain Business Services Manager, you'll work closely with our Distribution Centre, Transport, Retail, Wholesale and supplier partners to improve visibility, recovery and accountability. You’ll be part of a great team that enjoys a bit of banter while delivering great service across our supply chain, with a leader who'll support your development along the way. Identify and investigate discrepancies and resolve reconciliation issues in a timely manner. Monitor asset movements and account balances to ensure compliance with agreed processes. Coordinate packaging stocktakes across our Distribution Centre, Transport, Retail, and Wholesale operations. Manage packaging management systems and support the integrity of automated transactions. Prepare reporting that highlights account performance, discrepancies, asset losses, recovery opportunities and follow-up actions. Drive process improvements and promote more efficient ways of working. About you: You’ll come from a logistics, warehousing, supply chain or inventory management background, with experience tracking and reconciling assets and ensuring they are accurately accounted for. Ideally, you'll also bring: Experience working with operational systems, reporting and processes that support effective asset control and inventory accuracy. Strong reconciliation skills and a high level of attention to detail. Experience analysing operational data and identifying meaningful trends. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and work effectively across multiple teams. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to resolving operational issues. A continuous improvement mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo. Benefits: We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few. We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite. We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities. We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by regular social events! We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength. Our Hornby site has free carparking and in‑house café. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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