Supply Chain Coordinator

Description

Real Steel has opened a brand-new, purpose-built factory in Hautapu.

The site has been designed from day one for high-speed processing, smart material flow, modern machinery, safe workspaces, and future automation.

This is a chance to join from the very start and help shape how the factory runs.

Real Steel is a family-owned New Zealand business with a long history in steel processing and distribution.

We supply steel solutions nationwide and operate sites in Upper Hutt, Ashburton, and now Hautapu. We’re known for consistent standards, strong customer relationships, and looking after our people.

Many of our team build long-term careers here. Once people join Real Steel, they tend to stay.

👉 Find out more at www.realsteel.co.nz

About the Role

As our Supply Chain Coordinator, you'll play a key role in keeping materials, stock, and deliveries flowing smoothly across the business. Working closely with our Finance & Supply Manager and our production, logistics, sales, and finance & supply team, you'll help ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support customer orders and production schedules. This is a varied role that combines supply planning, inventory management, supplier coordination, and systems administration, making it ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, problem-solving, and working across multiple parts of a business. This is a part-time position, 25 hours per week spread across 5 days.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinating the purchase and delivery of raw materials, consumables, services, and other business supplies
• Supporting demand and supply planning to ensure materials are available when needed
• Monitoring inventory levels and helping maintain accurate stock records across the business
• Investigating and resolving inventory discrepancies and supply chain issues
• Coordinating inbound deliveries and working with suppliers to ensure on-time supply
• Acting as a key point of contact for suppliers, building strong relationships and resolving day-to-day issues
• Maintaining accurate information in ERP and inventory systems
• Preparing reports on inventory, supplier performance, and supply chain risks
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and supply chain performance
• Supporting the wider business with supply-related administration and coordination activities as required

What you'll bring

• Experience in a supply chain, logistics, purchasing, inventory, or coordination role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate systems and data
• Confidence working with ERP, inventory management, or business systems
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to resolve issues proactively
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• A collaborative, team-oriented attitude and willingness to support where needed
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment would be advantageous
• Exposure to demand planning, forecasting, or process improvement would be beneficial

Why join Real Steel?

• Be part of the founding team at a brand-new factory
• Modern machinery and a purpose-built production environment
• A company that invests in its people and long-term careers
• Real opportunities to grow as the site expands
• A supportive team culture within a family-owned New Zealand business

Ready to join the Hautapu team?
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role via the Real Steel careers page or the advertised application link.

Apply now and take the first step toward building a future with Real Steel at Hautapu!