Raw Materials Planning Manager - Drive Production & Supply

a2M Career Site; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company in Pokeno is seeking a skilled supply planner to own raw material supply for production. You’ll develop plans, review MRP requirements, raise POs and collaborate with suppliers to keep production moving.

You will balance supply, inventory and production needs with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and S&OP, proactively identifying risks and implementing practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply planning or materials planning.
• Experience in FMCG, dairy, manufacturing or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
• Experience managing suppliers and material supply risks.
• Strong analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Proactive approach to identify risks and drive solutions.
• Commercial mindset balancing supply, service and inventory.
• Experience managing raw materials in manufacturing helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage raw material supply plans to support production requirements.
• Review MRP requirements, raise purchase orders and manage supplier commitments.
• Build strong supplier relationships and monitor performance (DIFOT, lead times, service levels).
• Manage supplier forecasts, capacity, constraints and risks.
• Monitor raw material inventory, safety stock, shelf life and aging.
• Identify shortages and implement proactive mitigation plans.
• Support S&OP and provide visibility of supply risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on NPD, projects and production changes.
• Improve planning, purchasing and supplier management processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply planning

Materials planning

MRP knowledge

ERP systems

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

The a2 Milk Company in Pokeno is seeking a skilled supply planner to own raw material supply for production. You’ll develop plans, review MRP requirements, raise POs and collaborate with suppliers to keep production moving.

You will balance supply, inventory and production needs with cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and S&OP, proactively identifying risks and implementing practical solutions.