WHY OBEX?
As part of the Bunzl Group, Obex Medical specialises in the supply of minimally invasive, consumable and implantable medical devices that help enable better diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes across New Zealand.
As an industry leader, Obex provides high level clinical and technical expertise to the New Zealand healthcare sector. Our culture is built on bringing out the best in people through strong leadership, ongoing training and development, and an entrepreneurial approach that encourages initiative, improvement and growth.
YOUR ROLE
The purpose of this role is to support the integrity of Obex’s supply chain systems and processes, ensuring inventory, purchasing, supplier data and reporting activity are accurate, timely and aligned to business needs.
Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, Product Managers, Warehouse, Finance and wider Obex teams, you will help maintain the right stock levels, support demand planning activity and contribute to supply chain improvements that help Obex deliver better clinical outcomes for New Zealand patients.
Part of your day-to-day will involve:
- Providing inventory analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
- Preparing monthly supply chain and inventory reports.
- Raising purchase orders to maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Liaising with suppliers on pricing, quantities, ETAs and discrepancies.
- Maintaining accurate product, supplier and inventory data.
- Supporting demand planning, min/max reviews and stock replenishment.
- Assisting with aged stock, inventory days, DIFOT and stock accuracy targets.
- Working with Warehouse and Product teams to resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Supporting cost-efficient inventory plans and freight outcomes.
- Contributing to process improvement projects across supply chain operations.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Supply Chain Specialist with a minimum of two years’ experience in supply chain or inventory‑focused roles. This position is ideal for an analytical professional who thrives on delivering accurate inventory analysis, managing purchase orders, and collaborating closely with suppliers to support demand planning and service performance. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with strong Microsoft Office and CRM skills, capable of prioritising multiple tasks while working autonomously. A solid understanding of inventory management principles and a passion for continuous improvement, integrity, resilience, and customer focus are essential to succeed in this role.
The other essentials we are looking for:
- 3+ years’ experience in a supply chain or inventory focused role
- Strong analytical and numerical capability with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven experience delivering accurate inventory analysis and reporting
- Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including CRM usage
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks
- Self-motivated and autonomous, with a proactive, solutions focused mindset
- Hands on experience with purchase orders, supplier liaison, and demand planning
- Solid understanding of inventory management principles (min/max, Long Leadtime purchasing, SIFOT, DIFOT, aged stock management)
- Experience contributing to projects or process improvements
- Strong alignment to values led behaviour’s: integrity, resilience, customer focus, and continuous improvement
BENEFITS
Bunzl offers a broad and flexible range of benefits to our team including a profit share scheme for eligible employees, travel and accommodation discounts, study assistance, wellbeing and community programs, and access to discounted Bunzl products.
WE BELIEVE
With an entrepreneurial spirit providing endless opportunities, we believe that together we can achieve anything. Through diversity we build strength and stability, and the safety and security of our employees is not negotiable.
Through innovation we find solutions, and we are committed to investing in our local communities. Here in New Zealand, that investment is helping build a sustainable environment for our staff, customers and those who follow.
WE WELCOME ALL
At Bunzl, we believe that through diversity we build strength and support the principle of equality and diversity in employment.
We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
We believe it is in the company’s best interests, and those of all who work in it, to ensure that the human resources, talents and skills available throughout the community are considered when employment opportunities arise.
If you have a disability or special need that requires support or adjustments to working or interview arrangements, please let us know.
APPLY
At Bunzl, we believe that when you join our team, your potential is endless. Because at Bunzl… We believe in you.
If you like the sound of this, then we definitely want you on our team.
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