Hybrid Distribution Planner - Short-Term Supply & Planning

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Work/life balance

Competitive remuneration

Superannuation scheme

On-site subsidised cafeteria

Free car parking

On-site gym

Job summary

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Distribution Planner to join our NZ Distributor team. You will execute DRP, manage stock allocation across distribution centres, and collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales Operations and Commercial teams to maintain stock availability and customer service.

This role sits in the Sales & Operations Execution horizon, with hybrid working, good development opportunities, and exposure to a global organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain planning, distribution planning, inventory management or a related operational role.
• Strong analytical capability with confidence interpreting inventory and supply data.
• Knowledge of planning frameworks such as S&OP, S&OE or similar integrated planning processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple systems and technologies.
• Experience with ERP, inventory management or planning systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Execute Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and manage stock allocation across distribution centres.
• Monitor inventory availability and proactively identify potential 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 business objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Planning frameworks

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Planning software

S&OE systems

Job description

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd in Auckland is seeking a Distribution Planner to join our NZ Distributor team. You will execute DRP, manage stock allocation across distribution centres, and collaborate with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales Operations and Commercial teams to maintain stock availability and customer service.

This role sits in the Sales & Operations Execution horizon, with hybrid working, good development opportunities, and exposure to a global organisation.