FPA Distribution Planner

Fisher & Paykel Appliances; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

On-site gym

Subsidised cafeteria

Free car parking

Superannuation scheme

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Appliances is seeking a Distribution Planner in Auckland to ensure short-term supply and distribution planning for an assigned product portfolio. You will work with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales Operations and Commercial teams to maintain stock availability and customer service levels.

Reporting to the Distribution Planning Manager, you will focus on DRP execution, stock transfers, and inventory health, while collaborating across supply chain, commercial and finance

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning and distribution planning.
• Strong analytics for interpreting inventory and supply data.
• Knowledge of planning frameworks (S&OP/S&OE) and related processes.
• Advanced Excel skills across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute DRP and manage stock allocation across distribution centres.
• Monitor inventory and identify potential stock shortages.
• Develop mitigation plans for supply risks and delays.
• Coordinate inbound movements from ports to warehouses.
• Collaborate with demand planning to optimise replenishment.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Distribution planning

Inventory management

Advanced Excel

ERP/Planning systems

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Role

Fisher & Paykel is an iconic New Zealand brand with a global presence and a proud local heritage. Our origins continue to shape a culture grounded in curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to designing products around the people who use them.

Guided by our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous, and curious, we foster a collaborative environment where ideas are openly shared, challenged, and refined. Together, we are focused on a clear ambition: to be the world’s most human-centred appliance brand.

We are now entering a bold new chapter in our journey. AcrossTāmakiMakaurau Auckland, we are creating a world-class three-site campus: our Global HQ in Penrose, Distribution Centre in EastTāmaki, and landmark Global Experience Centre in Grey Lynn. These hubs connect our people and our purpose, forming a centre of excellence for design,innovationand storytelling in Aotearoa.

About the role | Penrose, Auckland

We’relooking for a Distribution Planner to join our NZ Distributor business in Auckland.

Reporting to the Distribution Planning Manager, you’llbe responsible forexecuting short-term supply and distribution planning activities across an assigned portfolio of products. You’llwork closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales Operations and Commercial teams tomaintainstock availability, manage inventory risks, and support exceptional customer service outcomes.

This roleoperateswithin the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) horizon, focusing on immediate and short-term planning decisions that keep our supply chain running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Execute Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and manage stock allocation across distribution centres.

• Monitor inventory availability and proactivelyidentifypotential stock shortages.

• Develop mitigation plans for supply risks including shipping delays and supply constraints.

• Manage stock transfers between branch locations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

• Track sell-through performance and partner with Demand Planning to optimise replenishment decisions.

• Coordinate inbound inventory movements from ports to warehouses.

• Support inventory health by managing excess, obsolete and slow-moving stock risks.

• Maintain short-term supply visibility and communicate risks and actions to stakeholders.

• Collaborate across supply chain, commercial and finance teams to support businessobjectives.

What We’re Looking For

You’llbring:

• Experience in supply chain planning, distribution planning, inventorymanagementor a related operational role.

• Strong analytical capability with confidence interpreting inventory and supply data.

• Knowledge of planning frameworks such as S&OP, S&OEor similar integrated planning processes.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple systems and technologies.

• Experience with ERP, inventorymanagementor planning systems.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capability and attention to detail.

What we offer

Our environment is designed to allow people to thrive. Our culture is one in which our people can constantly develop, working alongside a team of talented and skilled professionals. At Fisher & Paykel you will have opportunities for growth and exposure to a variety of things within a global organisation.

You will be part of a team-based culture that offers great development opportunities, a challenging and supportive work environment, leading technology, hybrid working arrangements, work/life balance, competitive remuneration, superannuation scheme, an on-site subsidised cafeteria, and free car parking and on-site gym.

Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.