Manager Supply Planning - Inflight (Chapter Lead)

Air New Zealand Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff travel benefits

FlexiLeave

Learning & development

Discounts across hotels and more

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Air New Zealand Limited is seeking a Chapter Lead for Supply Planning In-flight to lead the capability, performance and direction of the In-flight Supply Planning function. You will shape strategic direction, champion continuous improvement and build capability across the team to deliver planning processes that support operational excellence.

With a track record of 7–10 years in Supply Planning, you will lead end-to-end planning, drive transformation, coach a high-performing team, and foster

Qualifications

• 7–10 years experience in supply planning or supply chain management in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver transformation across planning functions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with trusted relationships.
• Experience using digital planning systems and driving process optimisation is an advantage.
• Collaborative leader with passion for developing people and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end In-flight Supply Planning function, delivering efficient, customer-focused outcomes.
• Drive supply planning transformation initiatives to improve capability, processes and ways of working across teams.
• Coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering continuous improvement.
• Lead the design and evolution of Supply Planning standards, governance, Supply Review and S&OP processes.
• Champion evaluation and implementation of digital planning tools to strengthen capability.
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to improve collaboration and outcomes.

Skills

Supply planning

Leadership

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Digital planning systems

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Kia ora! Help shape the future of how Air New Zealand delivers an exceptional onboard experience. As we continue to unlock the full potential of our people and our airline, we're looking for a Supply Planning Manager, Chapter Lead, Supply Planning In-flight, to lead the capability, performance and future direction of our In-flight Supply Planning function. You'll have the opportunity to influence planning practices, develop high-performing people and drive meaningful improvements that help us deliver for our customers. With a strong reputation for culture, service and innovation, Air New Zealand's teams work together to solve complex challenges, embrace new ways of working and shape a future-fit airline.

About the role

As the Chapter Lead for Supply Planning In-flight, you'll provide people leadership while shaping the strategic direction of the Supply Planning capability. You'll champion continuous improvement, build capability across the team and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver planning processes that support operational excellence.

• Lead the end-to-end In-flight Supply Planning function, ensuring efficient, customer-focused outcomes
• Drive supply planning transformation initiatives that improve capability, processes and ways of working across teams
• Coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team, building capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Lead the design and evolution of Supply Planning standards, governance, Supply Review and Sales and Operations Planning processes
• Champion the evaluation and implementation of digital planning tools that strengthen planning capability and support strategic priorities
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to improve collaboration, planning performance and business outcomes.

What we're looking for

• 7 to 10 years' experience in Supply Planning or Supply Chain Management within a complex environment, ideally with strong Sales and Operations Planning experience
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• Proven ability to lead change and successfully deliver transformation across planning functions
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships
• Experience using digital planning systems and driving process optimisation would be an advantage
• A collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people, driving continuous improvement and creating a positive team culture.

If you bring most of this experience, along with transferable skills and the drive to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

What we can offer you

We want our people to live their best lives and make sure their time away from work is enjoyable too.

• Generous staff travel benefits, including discounts on Air New Zealand travel and access to standby travel on many international airlines, with options to share Staff Travel with friends and family
• FlexiLeave, giving you the option to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave each year
• Learning and development opportunities designed to help you grow, extend your experience and reach your full potential
• Access to discounts and offers across hotels, activities, banking, insurance, retail, gyms and more
• Health and wellbeing support, including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme and other support offerings.

Applications close Wednesday 14th October 2026.

Additional Information

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

“Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality.”