Supply Planner - Fixed Term Contract
East Tamaki, AUK, NZ
At LION, our much-loved brands make it into the hands of our customers because of the talented people working behind the scenes to keep our supply chain moving.
We're looking for an experienced Supply Planner to join our team on a fixed term contract through to September 2027. This is a varied role where you'll be responsible for planning the movement of stock across our distribution network, ensuring the right products are in the right place, at the right time, while balancing service levels and freight costs.
If you enjoy solving complex supply challenges, building strong relationships, and making decisions that balance cost, service and customer outcomes, we’d love to hear from you!
You'll also:
- Manage inventory levels across our distribution network to deliver strong service outcomes
- Optimise freight movements while working within budget
- Partner closely with transport providers, 3PLs and internal stakeholders to resolve supply issues
- Monitor stock availability and communicate risks to the wider business
- Support the management of offsite warehouse capacity during peak periods
- Use data and insights to make practical, commercial planning decisions
What you'll bring:
You'll already have experience as a Supply Planner, ideally within an FMCG environment.
You'll also bring:
- SAP experience
- Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with large datasets
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills
- Confidence to challenge, influence and follow through
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound commercial judgement
- The ability to work autonomously and make decisions with confidence