Demand Planner

Goodman Fielder; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder in Auckland is seeking a Demand Planner to help manage demand for part of our product portfolio through the S&OP process, building robust forecasts with sales and key stakeholders to inform supply and inventory planning.

You will contribute to product lifecycle planning by providing demand planning inputs for new product introductions, transitions and deletions, helping align supply with demand and minimise excess or obsolete inventory.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a Demand Planning role (supply planning experience would be a bonus).
• CPIM/NZPICS qualifications are preferred but not essential.
• Experience using SAP and SAP IBP, and advanced Excel skills.
• A working knowledge of the Food Manufacturing & FMCG industries would be extremely beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain base demand in SAP IBP, reviews demand regularly prior to the S&OP cycle so that a robust, accurate forecast for the next 24 months delivered
• Review total demand with Sales in weekly and monthly reviews, challenging demand trends, providing insights and create forecasts including seasonal forecasts
• Manage indent contract forecasts across multiple channels, including industrial and Route Food Service, working with sales to validate
• Contributes to stock management process, liaising with relevant stakeholders to identify and address stock issues and develop practical solutions to minimise customer and business impacts

Skills

Demand planning experience

SAP IBP knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

FMCG industry knowledge

Education

CPIM / NZPICS qualifications

Tools

SAP

SAP IBP

Excel

Job description

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is simple. It's about making everyday food better for everyone.

We are a leading global food company, and the custodian of a host of iconic Kiwi brands like Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Molenberg, Natures Fresh and Freya's that generations of New Zealanders have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

We are looking for a Demand Planner to help manage demand for part of Goodman Fielder's product portfolio through the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, developing a robust forecast in collaboration with sales and other key stakeholders to inform supply and inventory planning.

You will contribute to the product life cycle management process by providing demand planning inputs for new product introductions, product transitions and deletions, helping align supply with changing demand and minimise excess or obsolete inventory.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintain base demand in SAP IBP, reviews demand regularly prior to the S&OP cycle so that a robust, accurate forecast for the next 24 months delivered
• Review total demand with Sales in weekly and monthly reviews, challenging demand trends, providing insights and create forecasts including seasonal forecastsManage indent contract forecasts across multiple channels, including industrial and Route Food Service, working with sales to validate
• Contributes to the critical stock management process, liaising with relevant stakeholders to identify and address stock issues and develop practical solutions to minimise customer and business impacts

About you

In order to make this role a success we are looking for someone with an understanding and background in Supply Chain and Planning, preferably with experience in the import and export of FMCG.

Other key skills or experiences we are looking for in your application, include:

• Prior experience in a Demand Planning role (Supply Planning experience would be a bonus), preferably with experience in import/export
• CPIM / NZPICS qualifications are preferred but not essential
• Experience of using SAP and SAP IBP, and advanced Excel skills
• A working knowledge of the Food Manufacturing & FMCG industries would be extremely beneficial

What we offer

You will be joining a driven team of professionals who genuinely enjoy working together in a highly collaborative and flexible work environment. In return for your passion and success, you will receive a competitive remuneration package and support to achieve professional growth and development.

At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be NZ's Employer of Choice where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers filled with opportunities for personal growth.

At Goodman Fielder, we strongly believe in diversity and inclusion in everything we do. If you require any support throughout your application process, we encourage you to get in touch to let us know. We encourage applications from people of all abilities, cultures and gender identities. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact us, via [e-mail]