FMCG Supply Planner – Hybrid | Inventory & Availability

Woolworths Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Robust rewards program

Sonder 24/7 support

Leave cash-out option

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Woolworths Group in Auckland is seeking a dedicated supply planning professional to build robust plans, monitor inventory, and drive availability across distribution channels. You will align Buying Teams, Sales Forecasting, and Suppliers for seasonal events while collaborating with internal and external partners.

The role requires strong FMCG/retail supply experience, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to analyze data to protect inventory health.

Qualifications

• Bring strong FMCG experience (Fruit & Veg knowledge is a nice-to-have).
• Build strong stakeholder relationships while holding a strong front and effectively influencing key decisions.
• Dive into data, rigorously evaluate and question assumptions to protect inventory health.
• Adapt swiftly to system updates and eagerly leverage modern digital tools, including AI, to drive efficiency.
• Utilise robust Excel skills to manage documentation, reporting, and data analysis with ease.
• Bring a curious, supermarket-focused mindset with the ambition to evolve into future leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build robust supply plans by aligning Buying Teams, Sales Forecasting, and Suppliers for seasonal and major events.
• Monitor Distribution Centre inventory levels and leverage the supply network to maintain appropriate stock and maximise availability.
• Keep relevant stakeholders informed of supply chain changes impacting service, inventory, and stores.
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships across internal teams and external trade partners to drive shared success.

Skills

FMCG experience

Supply planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel skills

AI tools familiarity

Tools

Excel

Job description

Woolworths Group in Auckland is seeking a dedicated supply planning professional to build robust plans, monitor inventory, and drive availability across distribution channels. You will align Buying Teams, Sales Forecasting, and Suppliers for seasonal events while collaborating with internal and external partners.

The role requires strong FMCG/retail supply experience, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to analyze data to protect inventory health.