Warehouse & Distribution Jobs

Salt’s Specialisms in Warehouse & Distribution

• Operations Manager
• Warehouse Manager
• Warehouse Supervisor
• Warehouse Administrator
• Warehouse Store Person
• Distribution Manager
• Health & Safety Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Inventory Manager

Latest salary trends in the Warehouse & Distribution job sector

Operations Manager

NZ$90,000 - NZ$180,000

Warehouse Manager

NZ$65,000 - NZ$85,000

Warehouse Supervisor

NZ$50,000 - NZ$85,000

Warehouse Administrator

NZ$45,000 - NZ$55,000

Warehouse Store Person

NZ$35,000 - NZ$45,000

Distribution Manager

NZ$90,000 - NZ$160,000

Health & Safety Manager

NZ$85,000 - NZ$120,000

Maintenance Manager

NZ$80,000 - NZ$130,000

Inventory Manager

NZ$70,000 - NZ$110,000

Demand Vs Offer

There is a high demand for talent across the Warehouse & Distribution sector. The growth has been driven by several factors. Unemployment remains at historically low levels. Despite media often reporting a softening in business confidence, we have seen companies confident in growth and to continue to invest in supply chain, procurement, warehouse, and distribution. Businesses have been adding to their procurement teams, often with multiple hires and opportunities have been created due to continued business growth or businesses committing to improving their supply chain performance.

Locations

• Auckland
• Christchurch
• Wellington

Popular Industries

Nearly every sector from finance to manufacturing, retail and construction will have Warehouse and Distribution staff, and will need either one expert or an expert team in place to manage it depending on the size and type of organisation.

Recent Changes

There has been a series of significant changes in the ways warehouses, distribution centres and the entire supply chain operate. More facilities and larger spaces have meant a demand for high-speed mobile communications virtually everywhere on or off the floor, and new regulations call for more accurate product tracking and tracing. The movement to reshoring is bringing manufacturing and other business closer to the customer, which is creating a need for more efficient and effective cost and labour management.

Future Prospects

The importance of Supply Chain and Operations has grown significantly, so candidates with comprehensive and integrated knowledge of logistics is a strong candidate in the current job market. Warehousing and Distribution staff are needed to support the supply chain function in every industry.

Employers’ Requirements

Depending on the business that you are working in different requirements are demanded by employers. Most Warehouse & Distribution roles require excellent oral and written communication skills, numeracy, planning and organisation skills, and in some roles people management experience.

CV Requirements

There are four key components which should not miss on any Warehouse & Distribution CV: experience, content, delivery, and presentation. More precisely, the hard facts about your life (e.g. educational background, work experiences, etc.) are crucial for your CV.

Interview Preparation

Interviews for Warehouse & Distribution jobs usually involve several steps. In the first step, hiring managers tend to have a behavioural interview with jobseekers. If that goes well, you may be invited for further interviews with key decision makers and asked to complete cognitive and personality tests.

Educational Requirements

The educational requirements can vary by employer and industry. It is beneficial for candidates to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge needed for these roles through work experience. Most organisations request that applicants possess some industry-specific experience related to the products or goods they would be working with, since some industries are highly technical.

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