S&OP Manager

a2M Career Site; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

Annual bonus

Cafeteria meals

Gym membership

Social club

Learning & development

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company, based at Pokeno, is seeking an experienced Production Planning professional to lead canning production planning, finished goods inventory management and S&OP activities across our manufacturing operations. You will translate corporate demand into achievable production plans, balancing capacity, inventory and customer service requirements.

You will collaborate with Corporate Demand Planning, Production, Procurement, Warehousing and Quality teams to ensure products are

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Production planning

Supply chain

S&OP

Inventory management

ERP systems

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

APICS CPIM or equivalent

Tools

ERP/planning software

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.