Jaychem Industries Ltd is a family owned and run contract manufacturer of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic and healthcare products. We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist & Master Scheduler to join our Supply Chain & Operations team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity leave cover through to approximately April 2028.
This is a pivotal role that ensures materials are available when needed, supplier relationships are effectively managed, and production schedules are executed to deliver outstanding service to our customers.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will work closely with Operations, Quality, Warehouse, Technical and Customer Account Management teams to coordinate procurement activities and production planning across our manufacturing operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Procurement of raw materials, packaging and inventory requirements
Supplier sourcing, evaluation and relationship management
Monitoring supplier performance and service levels
Managing inventory levels and material availability
Generating purchase orders and coordinating supplier deliveries
Developing and maintaining production schedules
Facilitating Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities
Monitoring production plans and proactively managing scheduling risks
Maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy within Dynamics AX
Supporting stock availability enquiries and inventory planning
Preparing reports and performance metrics to support decision-making
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Previous experience in procurement, supply planning, materials planning, production scheduling, or supply chain coordination
Experience within manufacturing environments, preferably pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, FMCG, cosmetic or other regulated industries
Strong analytical and forecasting skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (Dynamics AX experience highly desirable)
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Why join Jaychem?
Be part of a successful and growing New Zealand manufacturer
Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
Gain exposure across procurement, planning and manufacturing operations
Fixed-term opportunity offering variety, responsibility and impact
Apply now
If you are an experienced supply chain professional who enjoys balancing procurement, planning and stakeholder management, we'd love to hear from you.