Stores and Inventory Coordinator - Scion

Stores and Inventory Coordinator

As a Crown Research Institute, Scion's purpose is to drive innovation and growth from New Zealand's forest industry and to create high value economic, environmental and social outcomes for New Zealand. In addition to conducting research to enhance the international competitiveness and profitability of the current forest industry, Scion is at the leading edge of new technology development for renewable biomaterials and energy, and the establishment of a broader based circular bioeconomy. 

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our close-knit Facilities team as the Stores and Inventory Assistant. Reporting to the Customer Service Lead, this role will provide customer support in the provision of inwards and outwards delivery service to staff and tenants, as well as storage input and space assignment to material storage facility and other storage sheds across Scion's 100 building / 114-hectare site. 

Key accountabilities:

• Coordinate and support provision of daily delivery and outwards services of mail, freight goods and chemicals.
• Assist with the inventory supply and issues counter service.
• Support the ongoing administration and operations of the material storage facilities. 

To be successful in this role, your skills and experience will include:

• Previous experience in a stores and inventory
• Understanding of chemical and gas storage requirements and regulations, desirable (Training can be given)
• Forklift Licence
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Proven communication and collaboration skills leading to effective relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Excellent record keeping and proficiency in computer use and in smart systems eg: custom stores software
• Can-do attitude and proactive approach, with focus on problem ownership and resolution.

Scion presents talented and ambitious individuals the unique opportunity to pursue a fulfilling professional career at the heart of New Zealand's forest industry. With our main campus at the edge of Rotorua's world-famous Whakarewarewa Forest, Scion offers a great working environment. Our central location and proximity to coastal beaches and inland lakes, native forests, geothermal areas and ski-fields, offer many opportunities to balance work with the other things that are important in your life.

Why Scion?

We are home to creative science minds and have a vibrant culture ensuring employees can pursue innovation and excellence in their science delivery, right at the heart of New Zealand's forest industry. Scion offers an enviable working environment with excellent work/life balance initiatives, we are proud to offer:

• A great career that enables positive outcomes for Aotearoa, New Zealand.
• Flexible work options 
• Continuous professional development.
• An enviable work environment with an enjoyable collaborative culture.
• A demonstrated commitment to Good Employer/EEO principles.
• A great work location on the edge of Rotorua's world famous Whakarewarewa Forest

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Come and join us!

Applications close 25 January 2023

If you are interested in this role please do not hesitate to apply, due to the urgency to fill this role, interviews may be held during the advertising period