Purchasing/Inventory Support

Our inventory team is growing, and we're after a detail-driven Purchasing / Inventory Support to join our friendly team at the Grafton Branch.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a friendly and supportive team.
• A strong focus on coaching, staff development and internal promotions.
• Subsidised health insurance after a qualifying period.
• We care about your wellbeing – EAP counselling available for all employees and their family.
• A day off on your birthday after one year’s service.
• On-site Cook and subsidised lunches.

You'll handle purchasing and administration for the branch. This role suits a natural multi-tasker who takes pride in keeping things running and delivering great service to our branch and customers.

Based at our Grafton Branch, you will:

• Purchase stock and maintain optimal stock levels and turns.
• Forecast purchasing needs from sales trends and monitor customer backorders.
• Action negative stock and tag reports promptly to keep on-hand quantities accurate.
• Manage dead, slow-moving, aged and discontinued stock.
• Raise, process and follow up inter-branch transfers to balance stock across branches.
• Investigate discrepancies, process returns and credits, and follow supplier claims to resolution.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate competitive pricing and deals.
• Assist the Branch Operations Manager with cyclic stocktaking.
• Review aged purchase orders and correct status errors.
• Assist with branch administration and support staff with reports.
• Customer service as required.

What do I need?

• Clear and effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to interact across all organisational levels.
• Ability to work on a team and approach tasks with a positive mindset.
• High attention to detail, particularly with data entry and reporting.
• Confidence with Excel, ERP systems and digital workflows.
• Experience in inventory, stock control, or a branch/supply support role.

How to apply:

To apply, simply click on ‘Quick apply, complete the application process and we’ll be in touch. 

Who are we?

J. A. Russell Ltd is the largest electrical wholesaler in New Zealand. Kiwi owned with more than 80 branches across the country. We offer a wide range of electrical supplies and services to many kinds of customers – from the one-person domestic electricians to large industrial and commercial Trade contractors right through to national organisations and construction projects.

We have been in business since 1951 and since the day we opened our doors one thing has remained the same – our insistence on providing the best customer service for all our customers.

At J. A. Russell Ltd, our staff are the heart of our business. From our branches through to our support office, we offer real benefits and genuine opportunities for our employees to grow personally and professionally. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members and offering a future with the business that is both rewarding and satisfying.

Learn more about us here: www.jarussell.co.nz