About the Company:
Our client is a privately owned, successful import and distribution business based in a Central Auckland suburb with great transport links and car parking. Partnering with leading domestic and international suppliers, they distribute products nationwide and continue to invest in systems, data, and operational excellence. They have a deep-rooted and enviable reputation in their industry and are well-respected as a result.
Madison Recruitment are working with them exclusively to appoint a permanent Operations and Systems Analyst to support and enhance their inventory management processes and core business systems.
About the Role:
This is a hands-on, analytically focused role that sits at the intersection of inventory, finance, and systems. You will lead the ongoing performance of the ERP and related platforms while ensuring accurate, well-managed inventory and related data.
Managing one team member, this role is ideal for someone early in their career with a strong numerical skillset and demonstrable exposure to ERP or business systems who wants to spread their wings into the operational side of a Kiwi owned business. The company use MYOB Acumatica. Experience with this particular system isn’t necessarily required but a good level of competency with ERP systems in general is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Inventory and Data Management:
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of inventory and pricing data across ERP and eCommerce systems
- Monitoring stock levels and timely ordering of stock, both imported and local ensuring accurate capture and processing of associated documents
- Lead pricing updates and ongoing price maintenance
- Oversee stocktakes, cycle counts, and provide variance analysis and insights
- Produce costs analysis and reporting, in particular international and domestic freight
- Produce and analyse inventory reporting (stock turn, ageing, performance metrics)
Systems and Process Support:
- Lead the day-to-day operation and optimisation of ERP and business systems
- Drive system enhancements, upgrades, and process improvements
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains
- Act as a first point of contact for system queries and troubleshooting
- Document processes and maintain system procedures
- Lead Health and Safety and compliance requirements
Stakeholder and Team Support:
- Work closely with finance, operations, and IT stakeholders
- Support and mentor a junior team member
- Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives across systems and processes
About You:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or similar
- Strong analytical and numerical capability
- Demonstrable exposure to ERP systems (through work, internships, or projects)
- Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with data and reporting
- Strong attention to detail and focus on data integrity
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
- Proactive, organised, and keen to build a career in systems/ERP
What’s on Offer:
- A permanent opportunity with clear development pathways into systems/ERP
- Broad role combining inventory, data, and systems exposure
- Supportive team environment with mentorship from experienced leaders
- Stable, growing business with strong market presence
- A genuinely fantastic culture working with a great team (and very dog friendly!)
- Full-time, office-based role with on-site parking
Next Steps:
If you’re looking to build a career at the intersection of finance, systems, and operations, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV highlighting your analytical experience and any ERP/system exposure.
For further information, contact Adam Napper at: adam.napper@madison.co.nz
