Demand and Supply Planner | Auckland

Job Description

Goodman Fielder is an amazing place to work, and a great team to be part of! We're driven by our values.

• We Grow Together
• We Keep Things Simple
• We Get Stuff Done

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.

We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealanders have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for an Export Demand & Supply Planner to play a pivotal role in the planning of finished goods and raw materials to support our local manufacturing of Dairy product destined for export markets primarily in Southeast Asia, utilizing the networks of our parent company, Wilmar International.

You will take ownership for the co-ordination of business functions to set up the plan to meet customer expectations from forecasting their requirements through to execution. You will be partnering with sales, manufacturing, and customer service to ensure the smooth running of the planning process. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the demand and supply plans with customers, manufacturing and suppliers
• managing supply risk and constraints and problem solving issues  such as or short supply or dated stock
• Ensuring internal/external stakeholders receive correct demand data monthly and communicate insights and trends from demand review to suppliers
• Providing full reporting including on supplier performance, category DIFOT, vendor DIFOT and OOS daily
• Reviewing inventory levels weekly and ensuring surplus stock is sold through quickly by the business

About you

In order to make this role a success we are looking for someone with an understanding and background in Supply Chain and Planning, preferably with experience in Dairy exports.

Other key skills or experiences we are looking for in your application, include:

• Prior experience in a planning role with a strength for negotiation and purchasing
• CPIM / NZPICS qualifications are preferred but not essential
• Experience of using SAP and SAP IBP, and advanced Excel skills
• A working knowledge of the Dairy (and export) industries would be extremely beneficial
• Mandarin speaking would be beneficial but not essential

What we offer

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment. In return for your passion and success, you will receive a competitive remuneration package and support to achieve professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be NZ's Employer of Choice where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers filled with opportunities for personal growth.

What are you waiting for? Apply now

At Goodman Fielder, we strongly believe in diversity and inclusion in everything we do. If you require any support throughout your application process, we encourage you to get in touch to let us know. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, cultures and gender identities. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact us, via careers@goodmanfielder.co.nz