About this role
<p>We’re looking for a <strong>Supply Planning Leader, New Zealand</strong> to lead a critical part of our end-to-end supply chain, at the heart of how we deliver for our customers.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll own the national supply plan across materials and finished goods – balancing service, inventory and cost across a complex, multi-site network, while partnering across the business to keep Supply Chain performance high and end to end plans aligned.</p> <p> </p> <p>Based in <strong>New Zealand</strong>, you’ll be connected to teams and stakeholders right across our national network.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>How you’ll make an impact:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the NZ Supply Planning team to deliver a balanced, aligned supply plan</li> <li>Own inventory, materials, capacity planning and scheduling across the NZ network</li> <li>Drive performance across DIFOT, DIO, service, cost and working capital</li> <li>Represent Supply Chain in ITP/IBP processes, influencing decisions and aligning stakeholders</li> <li>Partner with NPD to land new products and promotions successfully</li> <li>Develop planning capability, embedding best practice across safety stock and core planning processes </li> <li>Build strong supplier and tolling partnerships</li> <li>Lead and develop a high-performing team, building capability, accountability and a strong performance culture</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you’ll bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong supply planning experience in FMCG or manufacturing</li> <li>Experience across the production network</li> <li>Deep understanding of ITP/IBP processes and how to drive outcomes through them</li> <li>Proven leadership experience and ability to influence cross-functionally</li> <li>Experience with SAP IBP and planning tools to support decision making</li> <li>Exposure to transformation or continuous improvement initiatives</li> <li>Curiosity for how technology and AI can improve planning outcomes</li> <li>A commercial mindset – balancing service, cost and inventory</li> </ul>