Integrated Tactical Planning Manager
2 weeks ago
Synlait is the 21st Century Milk Nutrition Company. We’re shifting perceptions of sustainable dairy, people, and planet. We’re driving value through new thinking and a new attitude. We combine expert farming with state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of milk products for our global customers.
Our exceptional people see everything as an opportunity and are always striving to make more from milk. Right now, we are seeking a dynamic, well rounded, business and process orientated leader to take on the highly impactful and challenging role of Integrated Tactical Planning (ITP) Manager, on a permanent basis. This role is based at our central Christchurch office, with a requirement to work from our Dunsandel site at times.
Our Integrated Business Plan (IBP) process is a disciplined and routine monthly review of our business’s performance and future, including the financial outcome of those plans. Our process looks out over a 3-year time horizon and is linked to our strategy.
Reporting to the Head of IBP, your role’s primary objective will be to lead and report on the operational execution of those integrated business plans, within our execution time fence of 3 months. You will lead daily and weekly ITP meetings and support our business functions to deliver on our plans, with a lens on continuous improvement.
This role is truly cross functional in nature - you will build strong relationships across the business which will enable you to influence and deliver improvement in business process and integrated thinking across the breadth of our business, from the time we receipt milk on-site to customer delivery.
You will have a high level of exposure working alongside our Executive and Senior Leadership team as we continue to drive business performance. You will therefore have excellent demonstrated problem solving, decision making and written/verbal communication skills. This role provides a great platform to advance into future roles across our business in time.
**Qualifications**
- Minimum of a University Degree/s in Commerce, Economics, Accounting or Engineering
- Operational Management course or diploma
- Oliver Wight Training Courses (would be an advantage)
**Skills & Experience**
- 10+ years’ experience in Supply Chain or Operations planning roles (ideally)
- Demonstrated experience in large FMCG, manufacturing and/or the dairy industry
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to work well with peers, influence decision making and lead by example
- Demonstrated process improvement / continuous improvement skills
- Strong capability in problem solving and decision making
- Outstanding attention to detail, organised and structured
- Excellent analytical skills
Things at Synlait move quickly, so energy and enthusiasm will stand you in good stead. If you enjoy working with great people, are versatile, and ready for a change, we would love to hear from you. Click ‘Apply’ now
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