2022 Supply Chain Specialist Junior (Aug 2022)

At Halter, we're unlocking the connection between humans and animals, starting with cows and then expanding to other animals. Driven to revolutionise farming, our world-first technology helps farmers break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional farming and empowers a more sustainable future for farmers, their cows and our land. Halter is giving farmers the freedom to spend more time with their families, the technology to increase production and meet the growing demand for food and the data to help them care for their cows, which we know is paramount for farmers.

Founded in 2016, Halter has developed a revolutionary farm management system. We fit our solar-powered GPS-enabled smart collars to each dairy cow. We then equip farmers with a simple App for managing their cows. This system enables farmers to remotely shift, virtually fence and proactively monitor their cow’s health, feed and behaviour - all through their phones. Scaling rapidly onto farms across New Zealand, we have the privilege of working alongside exceptional farmers including some of the largest farms in the country. We care deeply for our farmers and their cows, with our customers heavily involved in product development and animal welfare core to our culture.

Our work is turning heads. In 2021, Halter won in two categories at the NZ Hi-Tech Awards and this year, we have been nominated for another two. Our Board comprises tier 1 Silicon Valley investors who have backed the world's best technology companies such as SpaceX, Tesla, Airbnb and Spotify. We’re also fortunate to have Rocket Lab CEO, Peter Beck, as an investor and Board member. We hire the world's best people and provide an epic environment for them to thrive in. Our culture is distinctive; we care about high performance, and about each other, and we're obsessed with making a difference for our customers.

About the role

Halter is looking for a driven Junior Procurement Specialist to join our team of production and supply chain experts. We are laser-focused on overcoming worldwide supply chain difficulties and you will play an integral part in continuing our ongoing success. You will build strong relationships with Halter’s exceptional suppliers, to support the production of Halter’s best hardware.

We’re looking for people who are comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where they will be challenged on a daily basis. To succeed you will need to be able to learn quickly and use your own initiative while working under pressure and to tight deadlines. We embrace learning, we strive to help each other succeed, and will help you make this the best job you’ll ever have.  

What your day could look like

• Planning, purchasing and logistics of collar components, you’ll be responsible for potentially massive supply chain savings, making a massive impact.
• Working cross-functionally with senior colleagues in our Hardware and go-to-market teams to match product delivery schedules with deployment demand requirements.
• Communicating directly with our suppliers to ensure production and delivery schedules are on track.
• Become one of the hardware team’s spreadsheet masters, constantly streamlining material and shipment tracking tools.
• Constantly being challenged and problem-solving unforeseen logistical and supply chain issues. Our collar goes through a rapid design process which means you’ll have to take this into account when sourcing new collar components and solving procurement curveballs.

What we’re looking for

• A degree or equivalent, in a relevant technical field, is desirable but is not required. Whether you come from an engineering, data, software, science or arts background. We welcome anyone who is genuinely interested in procurement and the supply chain.
• Excellent communication, data presentation and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and results orientated.
• Excel/Google sheet experience is a must-have. If you consider yourself a ‘Spreadsheet Master’ that would be a HUGE plus.
• Ability to be flexible and able to function strongly in a fast-paced, constantly changing and ambiguous environment.
• A proactive player! Someone who strives to take ownership of projects and drive them forwards to completion.

Why our team loves working at Halter

• A genuine and shared connection to our mission to make a difference in the world.
• The excitement, risk, and reward of a high-growth technology scale-up.
• The pride of joining an iconic New Zealand technology company growing successfully on the global stage.
• The opportunity to work with and grow alongside a dynamic, and highly talented team with diverse backgrounds.
• The opportunity to supercharge your career in a supportive and caring environment.
• Our ideas are truly valued, we are able to move fast, and our impact is real.
• State of the art, dog-friendly office that’s been thoughtfully designed right in the heart of Auckland city.
• Delicious snacks and drinks are available for your daily flow.
• Our personal growth is important. Halter offers an annual $1000 self-development budget to be used for anything that fuels personal growth.
• Our time to recharge is valued, we’re offered wellness leave & unlimited paid annual leave.
• Importantly, we offer a competitive remuneration package made up of salary, benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace — a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but don’t necessarily tick every requirement on this job description, please still get in touch and apply to Halter. We’d love to chat to see if you’ll be an epic fit!

If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why you’re excited about this role and working at Halter, along with your CV, and we’ll be in touch!

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