Supply Planning Manager, Europe

Kō wai mātou? Who are we?

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

Based in Antwerp and reporting to the IBP Lead Europe & Finance Director Europe and North America, the  Supply Planning Manager is responsible for all Supply Planning activities and optimization of Finished Goods, Bulk and Packaging material inventory levels for the European Supply Network.

Key accountabilities include: 

• Team Management: of three Supply Planning Specialists
• Managing production schedules and capacity planning
• Planning for finished goods and bulk replenishment across EU hubs
• Handling purchase and replenishment of packaging materials
• Balancing demand and supply, optimizing inventory
• Supporting product allocation with the Customer Support department
• Leading weekly review meetings with stakeholders
• KPI Reporting: tracking and reporting on key performance indicators like capacity planning, inventory days on hand
• Performance Improvement: Measuring performance and analysing root causes for continuous improvement
• Project Leadership: Leading projects for advanced planning tool implementation
• Budget Input: Contributing to the yearly budget process and scenario planning

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

We are looking for a candidate who possesses the ability to maintain a strategic helicopter view while also being hands-on and detail-oriented with a first experience in team management.  You will also have:

• 5 years experience in a Supply Chain Planning role (such as Supply Planning, Production Planning, Material Planning, Logistics Operations Specialist or Inventory Planning)
• Strong people management experience ensuring you put the people you manage in the first place and excel in cross-functional communication with different stakeholders priorities
• Expertise in planning methodologies and understanding of their financial and operational impacts allowing you to build a strong partnership with the Sales, Finance and Operations leadership teams
• Worked with SAP/APO or other supply planning software
• Have a passion for problem solving, be analytical with demonstrated prioritization capability 
• A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business Administration, Finance (or equivalent experience)

He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits

Apply Now! Applications close 8 December 2024.

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@zespri.com.