Raw Materials Sourcing & Planning Lead

The a2 Milk Company; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company is seeking a proactive Raw Materials Planner at our Pokeno manufacturing site in New Zealand. You will own end-to-end raw material supply, from planning and purchase orders to collaborating with suppliers and resolving supply issues to keep production moving.

You will balance supply, inventory and production needs using strong planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Experience in FMCG or dairy is preferred, with a commercial mindset toward balancing

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supply planning within FMCG, dairy or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of MRP and ERP systems.
• Experience managing suppliers and material supply risks.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Procurement

Supply planning

Materials planning

Supply chain

MRP/ERP systems

Supplier relationship management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Experience in FMCG/dairy/manufacturing

Tools

MRP

ERP systems

Job description

The a2 Milk Company is seeking a proactive Raw Materials Planner at our Pokeno manufacturing site in New Zealand. You will own end-to-end raw material supply, from planning and purchase orders to collaborating with suppliers and resolving supply issues to keep production moving.

You will balance supply, inventory and production needs using strong planning, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. Experience in FMCG or dairy is preferred, with a commercial mindset toward balancing