Production Planner & Supply Chain Officer
Onshore applicants only
Visa sponsorship
Manufacturing · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored · Applicants: Onshore applicants only
Some roles reward a planner with a genuine seat at the table, and this is one of them. A growing food manufacturer in Hamilton, New Zealand, rooted in the primary sector and exporting mainly to China and Southeast Asia, is seeking a professional to own production planning and act as the bridge between production and sales.
The appointment marks a considered first step into leadership, with one direct report and room to progress. It is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, with extended hours through a peak deer velvet season that lasts into February/March, and an immediate start is preferred by the business.
The employer reviews applications only from people already living in New Zealand. With Immigration New Zealand accreditation in place, the business welcomes those who need Accredited Employer Work Visa sponsorship, provided they are in the country and have New Zealand work experience.
A composed, well-ordered CV makes the strongest case here, so present your planning scope, your SAP depth and the export schedules you have managed. Compose a refined supply chain planning CV with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and steer production schedules to capacity, cost and quality targets
- Anticipate demand through forecasting and set a longer-term operational outlook
- Elevate the role of SAP by stewarding master data, inventories and bills of materials
- Orchestrate supply chain activity across packaging suppliers and dispatch
- Partner with QA on traceability, MPI expectations and export market requirements
- Keep production aligned with the sales team
Requirements & Eligibility
- Manufacturing production planning experience paired with strong forecasting
- Hands-on ERP experience; SAP is strongly preferred, and training is available
- Experience in food or primary industry manufacturing, with QA knowledge
- Communicates with clarity, manages customer expectations with assurance and remains practical, resilient and flexible as deadlines move
- Desirable attributes include team leadership, health and safety experience, or knowledge of exporting to Asia
- Shortlisted candidates complete reference checks and a Ministry of Justice criminal record check
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