Supply Chain Planning Specialist 6 months Fixed Term

We are seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist on a six-month contract who can hit the ground running and join our team based in East Tamaki. Youll work closely to support our 2 Planning Specialists in reporting forecasting planning and inventory management supporting a reliable supply of our coffee and tea portfolio.

In this role you will be responsible for: 

• Applying bestpractice demand forecasting using SAP APO data insights and close collaboration with key stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy.
• Ensuring demand plans are aligned with production capacity and inventory targets while supporting planning activities across product launches phaseouts and product deletions.
• Managing supply planning across local and international suppliers to maintain optimal inventory levels and deliver against key supply chain KPIs.
• Monitoring inventory levels turnover and safety stock and implementing effective replenishment and product distribution strategies.
• Identifying potential supply chain risks developing contingency plans and driving stakeholder actions to clear exposure stock and minimise writeoff risk.
• Supporting new product development through crossfunctional collaboration to enable ontime launches and maintain a stable forward supply pipeline.
• Coordinating order processing and fulfilment with logistics and customer service teams including the purchasing of thirdparty products to consistently meet DIFOT and downstream delivery expectations.
• Analysing supply chain and inventory data preparing regular performance reports and taking ownership of slowmoving or obsolete inventory through actionable wastereduction plans

Qualifications :

Were looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• 35 years experience in supply chain planning roles ideally within the FMCG sector.
• Experience working with SAP ERP systems is highly regarded.
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to problemsolve creatively and simplify complex scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing multiple priorities working autonomously and delivering outcomes in a fastpaced environment.
• Valid unrestricted right to work.

Additional Information :

Perks

• Competitive salary with an incentive bonus 
• Enjoy half a day off on your birthday.
• Learning and development programs to support personal growth.
• Summertime hours: Finish at 3 PM on Fridays during the daylight-saving months.
• Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands and access to discounted staff purchases.

 Are you up for this challenge 

If so please grab a cuppa brush up your CV and apply now (its really easy we promise). If you have any questions youd like to ask before applying feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent (). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peets in this role are greatly appreciated.

Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. 

JDE Peets - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper is the worlds leading pure-play coffee company with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our Reignite the Amazing strategy we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peets LOR and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time