Strategic Materials Planner — Flexible, Growth & Beer Perks

Lion; Auckland; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Flexible work

Wellbeing support

Beer on site

Office events

Job summary

Lion NZ is seeking a procurement planner to keep production moving by ensuring materials are available on time across ~1,500 materials from 100+ suppliers. You will forecast, order and deliver, partner with suppliers to improve service, and optimise inventory to prevent shortages and waste.

The role focuses on building supplier relationships, owning planning activities and using data to drive decisions in a fast-paced beer production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, sourcing, replenishment, procurement, manufacturing or another relevant areas is welcomed but not essential.
• Build strong relationships and confidently hold suppliers accountable.
• Plan ahead and identify supply risks before they impact production.
• Excel capability, with SAP or similar system experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own material availability across your assigned categories, from forecasting and ordering through to delivery
• Partner with suppliers to build strong relationships, improve service and resolve supply challenges
• Optimise inventory to maintain reliable supply while reducing excess, aged and expiring stock
• Respond quickly to shortages and changing production requirements, working with suppliers to minimise disruption
• Build strong category knowledge to anticipate risks, understand supply constraints and make informed decisions
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning processes, supplier performance and supply chain efficiency

Skills

Planning

Sourcing

Replenishment

Procurement

Data analysis

Supplier management

Excel

SAP

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lion NZ is seeking a procurement planner to keep production moving by ensuring materials are available on time across ~1,500 materials from 100+ suppliers. You will forecast, order and deliver, partner with suppliers to improve service, and optimise inventory to prevent shortages and waste.

The role focuses on building supplier relationships, owning planning activities and using data to drive decisions in a fast-paced beer production environment.