About the role

As Storeroom Logistics Manager, you will take ownership of our busy storeroom operations and play a key role within our wider Grocery team. This is a physically demanding, hands-on leadership role requiring someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in running an efficient and well-organised storeroom, and can confidently manage the demands of a busy supermarket, particularly during our peak summer season.

Key responsibilities

• Managing the daily operations of our busy storeroom, ensuring stock is received, processed and distributed efficiently.
• Unloading deliveries and pallets, manually sorting and loading stock onto trolleys ready for our Grocery team to replenish shelves.
• Managing all inwards goods processes, including checking deliveries, processing paperwork, investigating discrepancies and arranging stock credits.
• Maintaining accurate stock records, ensuring correct stock rotation and minimising damage and shrinkage.
• Leading and coordinating storeroom activities, prioritising workloads and ensuring stock is moved efficiently onto the shop floor.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, secure and well-organised storeroom and unloading area.
• Operating forklifts and other stock-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Communicating effectively with department managers, delivery drivers and the wider Grocery team to ensure smooth daily operations.

About you

• Proven experience in logistics, warehousing, inwards goods or stock management – essential.
• Excellent physical fitness and strength – this is a highly active role involving regular manual handling, lifting and moving large volumes of stock throughout the day.
• Forklift experience and a current forklift licence – essential.
• A full, clean NZ driver's licence – essential.
• Strong administrative and computer skills, with the ability to accurately process delivery documentation and stock records.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Confidence to lead, make decisions and manage storeroom operations independently while working closely with the wider Grocery team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
• The ability to remain calm, focused and efficient under pressure, particularly during our exceptionally busy summer season.
• A strong work ethic, reliability and a proactive, hands-on approach to getting the job done.

About us

FreshChoice Picton is a friendly, locally owned supermarket located at the gateway to the stunning Marlborough Sounds. We pride ourselves on being the place "where fresh meets local"—offering fresh products, a fantastic grocery range, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service.