Aviation Supply Chain Ops Leader | Warehouse & Team Growth

Air New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Air New Zealand is seeking an Operations Manager - Supply Chain to lead the Auckland North Warehouse operation, overseeing a team of about 45 with a $5 million annual budget. The role focuses on safety, performance, and continuous improvement, delivering reliable services for seamless operations.

You will drive warehousing, distribution, and tool control improvements, manage budgets and supplier relationships, and partner across Engineering, Airports, and Crew to support operational priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading warehouse, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing budgets and supplier relationships.
• Ability to drive change in a complex operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the North Warehouse operations and satellite stores to high standards.
• Develop a high-performing team with direct and indirect reports.
• Drive continuous improvement in warehousing, distribution, and inventory.
• Manage a $5 million annual budget and optimize service quality.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

SAP experience

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Air New Zealand is seeking an Operations Manager - Supply Chain to lead the Auckland North Warehouse operation, overseeing a team of about 45 with a $5 million annual budget. The role focuses on safety, performance, and continuous improvement, delivering reliable services for seamless operations.

You will drive warehousing, distribution, and tool control improvements, manage budgets and supplier relationships, and partner across Engineering, Airports, and Crew to support operational priorities.