Supply Planner

• Position can be based in AucklandWellingtonor Christchurch
• Offers strong career development and growth opportunities
• Permanent full-time role (40 hours per week Monday to Friday)

Position Description

Hewhakamāramamōtetūrangamahi About the role:

As a Supply Planner you will play a critical role in how KiwiRail delivers safe reliable and efficient freight services across the network.

Youllbe responsible forcreating medium- to long-term supply plans that balance customer demand with network capacity fleet availability terminal capability and operational constraints. Your insights will directly inform better decision-making and drive improved performance across the rail freight supply chain.

Key responsibilities include:

• Translating monthly demand forecasts into practical aggregated supply plans across a 36month horizon
• Aligning supply plans with the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle to ensure plans are realistic and achievable
• Assessing capacity across locomotives wagons terminals maintenance and network operations
• Modelling scenarios and evaluating risks to strengthen resilience and service reliability
• Identifyingconstraints bottlenecks and improvement opportunities across the supply chain
• Producing reports and dashboards on supply plans utilisation and planning accuracy
• Providing clear insights and recommendations to operational teams
• Working closely with Commercial Demand Planning Fleet Asset Management and Operations teams

This role is well suited to someone who can think strategically whileremainingconnecteddaytodayoperational realities and who is comfortable making decisions in a dynamic environment.

Ngā pukenga e rapuneimātou What you will bring:

Youllbe a capable and pragmatic planner who enjoys solving complex problems and working collaboratively to deliver practical outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience in supply planninglogistics production planning or operational planning within complex environments
• Strong analytical skills with confidence using planning tools data modelling and scenario analysis to supportdecisionmaking
• The ability to simplify complex capacity and operational challenges into clear actionable plans
• Well-developed stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to influence and build strong relationships across commercial operational and technical teams
• Asystemsthinkingapproach with a focus on continuous improvement andlongtermresilience
• Clear and effective communication skills both written and verbal
• High attention to detail whilemaintaininganendtoend strategic perspective
• A strong commitment to safety service excellence and operational reliability

Ideally you will also have:

• Experience within rail transportlogistics or otherassetintensiveindustries
• Exposure to fleet planning network capacity management or maintenance planning
• A relevant tertiary qualification in supply chainlogistics analytics engineering or equivalent practical experience
• Industryrecognisedcertifications relevant to planning or supply chain disciplines

NōuterourouWhatsin it for you:

At KiwiRailyoullbe part of an essential industry that keeps Aotearoa moving.

We offer:

• A competitive salary plus a 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Southern Cross medical insurance available at discounted staff rates
• Access to a wide range of retail discounts through our partner network
• Discounted staff travel across KiwiRail services
• Membership of the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust providing access to holiday homes around New Zealand and support with optometry physiotherapy GP visits and prescription costs

This is an opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values innovation sustainability and making a positive impact within our communities. It also offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution in apurposedrivenbusiness that supports communities and the economy every day

Kua rite kia rite Ready to make a difference

Joining KiwiRail means playing a part in building a safer stronger andbetter-connectedAotearoa. Ifyoureready to grow your career and be part of the team that keeps New Zealand movingwedlove to hear from you. Apply today.

Applications close:29May2026 (unless filled sooner)

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen

Applicants must hold New Zealand residency or citizenship

KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive flexible and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued respected and have equal opportunity to succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds abilities and experiences because togetherwerestronger!