Production Planner

Taura Natural Ingredients, is a subsidiary of International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF). As a global leader in functional fruit ingredient manufacture, we inspire, innovate and create ingredients on the latest international trends and desire for more natural, healthy and authentic ingredients to go into everyday foods. Taura Natural Ingredients provide customer specific solutions for some of the best recognised consumer brands with world class production facilities in Mount Maunganui, and Belgium.

Due to significant growth, we are seeking a Production Planner to join our team working at our Mount Maunganui site and reporting to the Supply Chain Manager. This is a **part-time (30 hours/week)** permanent position that has key functional relationships with many facets of the business.

Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining weekly detailed production / supply schedules to meet customer demand requirements. This role regularly interacts with Production, Quality, Commercial, Product Development and Supply Chain teams.

**Responsibilities**:

- Issue detailed production schedules utilising our ERP system and excel
- Manage production details in line with business strategy (cost, rate, inventory, compliance, etc).
- Assure schedule is continually maintained and communicated throughout the supply chain.
- Highlight and actively participate in the identification and resolution of inventory, customer order and quality issues as they develop.
- Primary point of contact with customer service team
- Manage production work orders to ensure accuracy and maintain data integrity
- Primary interface between manufacturing and supply chain planning
- Works with manufacturing to optimise the production schedule within manufacturing capabilities
- Maintain & monitor key KPIs for (production to plan, delivery to promise, etc.)

**Job Requirements**:
**Skills & Experience**
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or related fields an advantage
- +3 years experience in operations or supply chain roles
- Knowledge of supply planning theory and stock management
- Knowledge of MS Office tools (advanced Excel skills a must)
- Excellent business English communication skills
- Analytical and quantitative skills
- Continuous improvement attitude
- Ability to handle frequent change with a flexible and solutions-focused approach

**Benefits & Culture**
- Fantastic training platform and support provided to boost your career - 'IFF University' and more
- Attractive remuneration and benefits including both Southern Cross Healthcare and Income Protection Insurance through AON
- Opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talent.
- Commitment to diversity & inclusion, equal opportunity and the environment

As part of Taura Natural Ingredients commitment to Health & Safety, the successful applicant will undergo a pre-employment medical and drug screening test.