S&OP Manager

The a2 Milk Company; Pokeno; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Life & Income Protection

Annual Bonus

Breakfast & Lunch on-site

Subsidised gym membership

Social club

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company is seeking a seasoned Production Planner to lead canning production planning, finished goods inventory management and S&OP activities at our Pokeno site. You will balance demand with capacity, optimize stock levels and support domestic and export demand.

Working with Corporate Demand Planning, Production, Procurement and Warehousing, you will help ensure products are available in the right quantities at the right time while driving continuous improvement across the supply

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in Production Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience balancing demand, production capacity and inventory.
• Advanced ERP and planning systems experience with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across functions.
• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or related discipline would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing short, medium and long-term canning production plans and schedules.
• Managing finished goods inventory strategies, stock targets and safety stock levels.
• Leading inputs into the monthly S&OP process, identifying demand, supply and capacity risks.
• Coordinating packaging material requirements, warehouse capacity and logistics planning.
• Driving continuous improvement across production planning, forecasting, inventory management and supply chain processes.

Skills

Production planning

Supply planning

S&OP

ERP systems

Inventory management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or related discipline

APICS CPIM or equivalent qualifications desirable

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

The role:

Based at Pokeno, and working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, you'll be responsible for leading canning production planning, finished goods inventory management and S&OP activities across our manufacturing operation.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring Corporate demand requirements are translated into achievable production plans, balancing manufacturing capacity, inventory levels and customer service requirements. Working closely with Corporate Demand Planning, Production, Procurement, Warehousing and Quality, you’ll help ensure products are available in the right quantities at the right time while optimising supply chain performance.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

• Developing and managing short, medium and long-term canning production plans, including daily, weekly and monthly production schedules.
• Managing finished goods inventory strategies, stock targets and safety stock levels to optimise inventory and minimise excess or ageing stock.
• Leading canning and finished goods planning inputs into the monthly S&OP process, identifying demand, supply and capacity risks.
• Coordinating packaging material requirements, warehouse capacity and logistics planning to support production schedules and domestic and export demand.
• Driving continuous improvement across production planning, forecasting, inventory management and supply chain processes.

What you will bring:

• At least 5 years' experience in Production Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP or Supply Chain Management.
• Proven experience managing production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong finished goods inventory management experience, including stock optimisation and inventory planning.
• Experience balancing customer demand, production capacity and inventory requirements.
• Advanced ERP and planning systems experience, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across multiple business functions.
• A tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business or a related discipline would be advantageous. APICS, CPIM or equivalent qualifications are desirable.

What we offer

• Medical, Life & Income Protection Insurance.
• Annual Bonus.
• A supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities.
• Free breakfast and lunch provided in our onsite cafeteria.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Social club.