Planning & Inventory Manager - Hamilton

Compass Group New Zealand; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Pay Commitment

Comprehensive Training & Development

Formal Career Paths

Rewards & Recognition

Health & Safety Focus

Corporate & Retail Discounts

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Site-Specific Benefits

Job summary

Compass Group New Zealand's Hamilton Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Planning & Inventory Manager to lead production planning, stock control and supplier coordination in a high-volume environment.

You will develop daily, weekly and monthly production plans, collaborate with forecasting teams to ensure stock availability, monitor performance to maximise efficiency and minimise waste while upholding food safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Production planning, inventory management and stock control in a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
• Collaboration with forecasting teams to ensure stock availability and demand requirements are met.
• Monitoring production performance to maximise efficiency, minimise waste and reduce downtime.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production plans aligned with customer requirements and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with forecasting teams to ensure stock availability and demand requirements are met.
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans to maximise efficiency, minimise waste and reduce downtime.
• Manage inventory accuracy through regular stock counts, stocktakes and discrepancy investigations.
• Coordinate ordering, replenishment, receipting and dispatch activities while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Stock control

Supplier coordination

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

• Drive planning excellence in a high-volume food manufacturing facility
• Play a vital role in optimising stock levels and operational efficiency
• Join a growing team at our Hamilton Manufacturing Facility

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning & Inventory Manager to join our team at our Hamilton Manufacturing Facility.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for production planning, inventory management, stock control and supplier coordination to ensure customer demand is met while maintaining optimum stock levels. This role plays a critical part in supporting operational excellence, minimising waste and ensuring products are delivered on time and to the highest standards.

This is a permanent, full-time position working standard office hours in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production plans aligned with customer requirements and delivery schedules
• Work closely with forecasting teams to ensure stock availability and demand requirements are met
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans to maximise efficiency, minimise waste and reduce downtime
• Manage inventory accuracy through regular stock counts, stocktakes and discrepancy investigations
• Coordinate ordering, replenishment, receipting and dispatch activities while maintaining food safety and quality standards
• Proven experience in a high-volume food production, manufacturing or inventory management environment
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control and supply chain processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Effective communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across multiple teams
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and food manufacturing requirements, supported by sound computer skills
• Fair Pay Commitment: We ensure all employees are paid at least the living wage and benchmark salaries to reflect market standards.
• Comprehensive Training & Development: Access to online learning programs, apprenticeships, and NZQA qualifications to support your career growth.
• Formal Career Paths: We offer formal career paths to help you achieve your professional goals.
• Rewards & Recognition: Celebrate your achievements with our Star Awards, Service Awards, and annual performance bonuses.
• Health & Safety Focus: A commitment to providing a safe and healthy work environment, prioritizing the well-being of employees and customers.
• Corporate & Retail Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on health insurance, gym memberships, optometry services, and more.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: We seek and value differences in people as these differences help us do better because "Together we are better".
• Site-Specific Benefits: Depending on the site, tailored perks such as free uniforms, on-site parking, subsidized accommodation, and access to amenities like gyms and pools are available.

Please visit our Benefits page for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

Mo matou / About us:

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest food and support services provider across multiple industries.
• Our sub-brands, Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, ESS and Rapport manage these industry sectors.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH, and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also prioritise sustainability in everything we do, ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

Successful candidates must pass pre-employment checks.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Recruitment for this role will actively commence from the date of advertising. The closing date is reliant on the appointment of the successful applicant.

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