Aviation Supply Chain Operations Leader

Air New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted travel opportunities

FlexiLeave

Learning and development

Medical insurance discounts

Retail and hospitality discounts

Job summary

Air New Zealand Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Supply Chain to lead our Auckland North Warehouse and satellite stores, delivering safe, reliable parts and materials to keep airline operations moving.

You will manage a team of approximately 45 people, including 5 to 7 direct reports, and oversee a $5 million annual budget, collaborating across Engineering & Maintenance, Airports and Crew to drive improvements and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehousing teams.
• Strong budget oversight and cost control.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Tertiary qualification in business or supply chain or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North Warehouse and satellite stores, ensuring safe, reliable delivery of parts and materials.
• Inspire and develop a 45-person team (5–7 direct reports) and build leadership capability.
• Drive improvements in warehousing, distribution, inventory and tool control.
• Manage an annual budget of ~NZ$5 million and balance cost with service quality.
• Partner with Engineering & Maintenance, Airports, In-flight Operations and Crew to improve outcomes.

Skills

Proven leadership

Warehousing & distribution

Budget management

SAP proficiency

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Business/Supply chain degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Air New Zealand Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Manager - Supply Chain to lead our Auckland North Warehouse and satellite stores, delivering safe, reliable parts and materials to keep airline operations moving.

You will manage a team of approximately 45 people, including 5 to 7 direct reports, and oversee a $5 million annual budget, collaborating across Engineering & Maintenance, Airports and Crew to drive improvements and reliability.