Supply Chain Manager – Lower Hutt, Wellington New Zealand

The shipment lands perfectly consolidated, the rare oud extract arrives at 18 °C exactly, and stockouts stay at zero while freight costs drop another 12 %—that is the high-stakes chess game of Supply Chain Manager at Frater Perfumes Limited in Lower Hutt, Wellington. This fast-growing, founder-led New Zealand perfume raw-materials powerhouse is searching for one exceptional strategic operator to own a multi-million-dollar global procurement portfolio at $120,000–$140,000 per year plus health insurance, daily breakfast, and real financial delegation from day one. The role is posted fresh and is moving fast—serious candidates only.

Frater supplies over 20,000 perfumers, cosmetic houses, and artisan creators worldwide with everything from commodity aroma chemicals to temperature-critical natural absolutes and hazmat-restricted specialties. They run 24/7 with 5-star service and are in aggressive scale-up mode. As Supply Chain Manager in Lower Hutt, you will not be raising routine POs—you will be the strategic brain preventing problems, slashing landed costs, and keeping the entire operation flowing like the finest fragrance accord.

Requirements

Frater hires thinkers, not order-takers.

You are the perfect fit with:

• Proven strategic procurement or supply-chain experience (FMCG, chemicals, specialty materials ideal).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent commercial battle scars.
• Systems-level brain—lead times, cash flow, consolidation, shelf-life matrices.
• Independent researcher—dig into SDS, IMDG codes, and supplier MOQs without prompting.
• Strong negotiation track record and supplier relationship mastery.
• Financial literacy and comfort holding real purchasing authority.
• Cin7 or similar ERP experience is highly regarded.
• Hazmat, temperature-controlled, and air/sea freight knowledge is a massive advantage.

High-autonomy, high-performance culture—only self-starters thrive.

Responsibilities

Your mission is prevention, optimisation, and growth.

Strategic ownership:

• Build and execute procurement strategies across hundreds of SKUs.
• Consolidate intelligently—turn 15 air shipments into one sea container when stability allows.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and contracts with global suppliers (Europe, Asia, Middle East).
• Own supplier performance scorecards and continuous improvement.
• Forecast with demand planning and keep safety stocks lean but bulletproof.
• Master product nuances—know which absolutes degrade above 22 °C and which molecules are DG Class 6.1.
• Approve and commit funds with commercial judgement—no rubber-stamping.
• Support sales with accurate costing and custom quotes.

Standard hours with flexibility; occasional global supplier calls outside 9–5.

Benefits

$120,000–$140,000 base + meaningful perks.

• $120K–$140K salary – reflecting the size of the portfolio you control.
• Health Insurance – top-tier cover.
• Daily breakfast & snacks – fuel for sharp thinking.
• Staff discounts – build your own fragrance wardrobe.
• Real financial authority – from day one.
• Direct founder access – your ideas reach the very top instantly.
• Merit-based growth – the sky is the limit in a scaling business.
• High-cohesion team – no politics, just performance.

Lower Hutt headquarters, Wellington lifestyle—20-minute commute to the capital, beaches and mountains on your doorstep.

How to Apply

Show you think three moves ahead.

1. Send CV + concise cover letter answering the two questions in the ad.
2. Email directly to careers@fraterperfumes.com.
3. Subject line: “Supply Chain Manager – Lower Hutt.”
4. Include salary expectation and notice period.
5. Applications reviewed as received—early moves win.

Credit check required (standard for multi-million portfolio authority).

Own the Supply Chain of a Global Fragrance Powerhouse

Landing Supply Chain Manager at Frater Perfumes in Lower Hutt, Wellington means $120K–$140K owning strategic procurement for one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing specialty suppliers. High autonomy, real authority, zero micromanagement. From consolidation mastery to supplier partnerships, you architect availability and profitability. Apply today and orchestrate global fragrance success.

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