Supply Planning Specialist
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kia ora!
Were on the lookout for an experienced Supply Planning Specialist to join our Auckland-based team on a 12 month fixed-term contract covering parental leave. If youre ready to apply your analytical and planning expertise in a complex fast-paced aviation environment this is your opportunity to play a key role in keeping our aircraft flying ensuring the right parts are available at the right time.
About the role
As a key member of our Supply Planning Chapter youll own end-to-end planning activities for a defined portfolio of materials. Youll take a proactive data-driven approach balancing forecast accuracy inventory health and operational readiness to support Air New Zealands engineering and maintenance operations. Your work will directly support safe on-time and reliable journeys for our customers.
What youll be doing
Youll bring your proven planning experience to:
- Collaborate with the Demand Planning team to translate approved demand forecasts into executable supply and inventory plans aligned with fleet maintenance and reliability schedules.
- Translate forecast insights into executable supply plans using SAP ERP (MRP planning and procurement modules)
- Develop and execute robust inventory and replenishment strategies to ensure optimal stock levels and availability
- Analyse consumption trends lead times and supplier performance to continuously improve forecast accuracy
- Monitor and improve planning KPIs including forecast bias material availability and supplier OTIF performance
- Lead weekly demand and supply review meetings managing exceptions and mitigating emerging risks
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering procurement technical planning and commercial teams
- Champion continuous improvement and support digital initiatives to enhance planning visibility and automation
What were looking for
Youre a supply chain professional with solid experience across demand and supply planning ideally gained in a complex technical or aviation-related environment. Youre comfortable working with data using systems to drive decisions and balancing service with cost.
Were particularly interested in candidates with:
- Proven experience in demand and supply planning forecasting and inventory optimisation
- Advanced proficiency in SAP ERP (MM/PP or equivalent) for MRP and procurement coordination
- Strong analytical skills and fluency in Power BI Excel and related reporting tools
- Excellent attention to detail critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- A proactive collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to work independently while contributing to team-based improvement initiatives
What we offer
At Air New Zealand we know that supporting our people is key to delivering for our customers. We offer:
- A learning culture with ample growth opportunities and on-the-job development
- A collaborative and values-led team culture where your expertise is recognised and valued
Ready to make your next move
If youre ready to step into a challenging and rewarding supply planning role at the heart of aviation apply now via our Careers site.
Applications Close 3rd December 2025
Additional Information :
At Air New Zealand we are proudly committed to diversity equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina.
Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near seize them and make them your reality.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- Procurement
- Lawson
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
