Supply Planner

**Your Impact**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Planners to join our team in either Parnell or Papakura. As a Supply Planner, you will plan and co-ordinate the supply of finished product into the logistics network in a manner consistent with product forecasts, inventory policies, service level policies and cost constraints

This role will see you manage finished goods inventory, minimising aged stock risk and out of stocks for a defined category of products. We are looking for a passionate and customer focused individual to contribute to continuous improvement projects and support the Supply Planning Manager in transformational initiatives.

**Key responsibilities**

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- Manage inventory holding and stock cover to ensure customer service is maximised
- Manage and drive efficient bought in finished goods (BIFG) ordering, DRP replenishment and inventory compliance for allocated portfolio
- Ensure inventory and planning control processes are achieved
- Provide visibility of future volume and inventory holdings to relevant functions for medium to long term planning
- Drive good working relations with key supply chain partners to deliver maximum value
- Ensure compliance to set ABNZ daily, weekly and monthly routines
- Monitor shelf life and obsolescence risks for finished goods and raw materials
- Challenge the boundaries and identify cost saving initiatives to drive efficiency and cost out

**About You**
- Tertiary qualification in supply chain, commerce, or logistics an advantage
- Previous planning experience (preferably gained within an FMCG / manufacturing environment)
- Good understanding and use of IT systems and databases. Dynamics and Navision experience preferred
- Good relationship management skills with the ability to influence and engender confidence and trust
- Analytically strong with high attention to detail
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills combined with ability to thrive working under pressure to multiple deadlines

**Why Us?**

Asahi Beverages is a leading beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Part of the Oceania Region, our New Zealand head office is based in Parnell, Auckland, with our manufacturing centre located in Papakura. We produce and market some of New Zealand’s most iconic brands, including Major Major, Long White, Peroni, Asahi Super Dry, Lipton’s Iced Teas and Charlies Juices. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.