Strategic Sales Director for Sustainable Food Production

1 day ago


Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Hunter Campbell Full time

About the Company

Silver Fern Farms is shaping the future of sustainable food production.

As a leader in the industry, we are committed to creating a better future for farmers, consumers, and the planet.

We are seeking an experienced sales professional to join our team as Head of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).

This high-impact role will be pivotal in driving transformational change as we evolve towards a fully integrated business planning (IBP) model.

The successful candidate will have expertise in demand planning, production planning, analytics, supply optimisation, and cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Leadership
    • Shape and implement a best-in-class S&OP framework, driving collaboration across key business units.
    • Optimise the value chain by enhancing end-to-end visibility.
  • Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
    • Lead the shift from traditional S&OP to a more dynamic, integrated planning model.
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Build strong relationships across Livestock, Logistics, Sales, and Operations to align commercial and operational priorities.
  • Transformation & Change Management
    • Champion continuous improvement and transformation to enhance decision-making and operational resilience.

Requirements:

  • Proven leadership experience in S&OP/IBP within a complex, fast-moving industry (ideally food/FMCG or primary industry).
  • Strong commercial acumen and a track record of delivering operational efficiencies and business growth.
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across functions.
  • A future-focused mindset, with experience in transformational change and process innovation.


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