Stock Analyst – Inventory Balancing | Riviera Hardware Holdings Ltd

☕ Who We Are
Riviera Hardware Holdings Ltd is the largest group within the Mitre 10 network, proudly Kiwi-owned and operated. Since opening a small Mitre 10 store in Warkworth in 2009, we’ve grown to include Mitre 10 MEGA Albany—New Zealand’s largest hardware store—along with locations in New Lynn, Warkworth, Whangaparaoa, and Silverdale.

Our group also operates Columbus Coffee cafés, a Distribution Centre, and a Frame & Truss Manufacturing Plant—delivering a true end-to-end experience for both retail and trade customers.
As part of the Mitre 10 cooperative, we combine the strength of a national brand with the agility of a local business. It’s a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment with opportunities to grow, learn, and make an impact.

📌 About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Officer to join our busy central, purchasing team. This role plays a key part in analysing stock positions across our five stores and distribution centre, and proactively balancing stock at item level on a daily basis. By maximising on-shelf availability, you’ll directly contribute to improved stock turns, inventory health, and sales performance. This is a permanent, full-time role based at Mitre 10 MEGA Albany, reporting to the Chief Merchandise Officer.

🔍 Key Responsibilities
* Balance key seasonal stock, working closely with the Distribution Centre to manage allocation and container stock arrival
* Monitor daily sales to identify stock imbalances and transfer opportunities
* Review stock levels in key departments during major trading periods, ensuring transfers are completed
* Manage locally imported items, transferring stock to maintain optimal levels
* Maintain clear and consistent communication with store management and leadership teams to close out transfers
* Respond promptly to transfer requests from store managers and senior executives
* Provide weekly written feedback on the role’s impact and collaborate with the wider team to achieve business goals

✅ What You’ll Bring
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Solid Excel skills (essential)
* Experience with Power BI and Data Warehouse systems (advantageous)
* A proactive, analytical mindset with the ability to spot patterns and opportunities in stock data
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with accuracy

🎁 The Perks
* Generous staff purchase scheme at select Columbus Café’s and Mitre 10 stores!
* Work in a collaborative, supportive team environment
* Opportunities to learn and grow in a fast-moving retail and trade business
* Be part of a proudly Kiwi-owned organisation with a strong community focus

🚀 Apply Now
If you’re data-driven, organised, and ready to help keep our shelves stocked and our business thriving, we’d love to hear from you. The next step is to follow the link below to apply online. Working Together. Chasing Great!