Production, Planning & Scheduling (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Full time Our client is a highly entrepreneurial kiwi organisation with decades of success within their specialist categories across all key partners: retailers, wholesalers and industrial customers. They are ambitious with a clear vision for growth and have the key levers for success in place, most importantly – people! Directly reporting to the Head of Operations, this role is responsible for the end-to-end management of product supply based on demand, forecasts and business requirements, product quality and maintaining supplier relationships, to achieve key metrics across a broad portfolio of predominately internationally sourced finished goods for our client's business. Day-to-day you will be responsible for achieving continuity of product supply and management of inventory levels via their 3PL provider, and working closely with internal stakeholders; demand, marketing and sales, and the commercial teams within the business. Additionally, your remit includes identifying areas of opportunity for cost saving, order management and ensuring on time delivery across a portfolio of suppliers, quality management, range optimisation and improvement efficiencies, as well as ensuring adherence to systems and reporting requirements. You will be an experienced FMCG purchasing / supply chain professional with several years' experience able to quickly integrate into the business and add value from the outset. You will be empowered to take ownership and required to bring your ideas and concepts forward to the team and wider business. To be considered for this role you must possess the following experience and attributes: Minimum of 5 years' experience in supply planning, international purchasing and supply chain FMCG or complex inventory related industries Credible and demonstrable achievement to KPI's Strong commercial and financial acumen – a strategic mindset Having some experience in quality would be advantageous Intermediate to advanced excel user level An eye for continuous improvement and best practice A strong communicator with the skills to engage, influence and negotiate with all internal and external key stakeholders A team player, a self-starter with a growth mindset Wish to continue to grow and improve yourself in an ever changing world If you are looking for your career opportunity in an exciting business and would like to find out more, apply now! You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr