Production Planner & Supply Chain Lead

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer Sponsored Jobs in Hamilton is seeking a production planner to own the production plan and act as the link between manufacturing and sales. The role requires immediate availability due to peak deer velvet season through February/March and offers full-time hours with extra during peak.

The successful candidate will coordinate SAP-based master data, inventory and BOMs, forecast demand, and work closely with QA on traceability and export requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within manufacturing, including strong forecasting.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP system; SAP experience is strongly preferred and training can be provided.
• Experience in food or primary industry manufacturing, with knowledge of QA.
• Communicates clearly and manages customer expectations confidently; practical, resilient and flexible as deadlines move.
• Desirable experience in team leadership, health and safety, or exporting to Asia.
• Shortlisted applicants complete reference checks and a criminal record check with the Ministry of Justice.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules that meet capacity, cost and quality targets, while forecasting demand
• Provide a longer-term operational outlook to the business
• Lead how SAP is used, including master data, inventory levels and bills of materials
• Coordinate the supply chain, from packaging suppliers through to dispatch
• Collaborate with QA on traceability, MPI obligations and export market requirements
• Bridge production and sales so plans stay realistic

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

SAP ERP

Supply chain coordination

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Employer Sponsored Jobs in Hamilton is seeking a production planner to own the production plan and act as the link between manufacturing and sales. The role requires immediate availability due to peak deer velvet season through February/March and offers full-time hours with extra during peak.

The successful candidate will coordinate SAP-based master data, inventory and BOMs, forecast demand, and work closely with QA on traceability and export requirements.