Supply Chain Executive

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Howick; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabenza IT & Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Executive to own the full supply chain journey from procurement to delivery in New Zealand. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team and partner with senior leadership to drive strategy, performance and continuous improvement.

The role requires 8–10+ years of senior leadership experience in FMCG/manufacturing, a degree in a related field, and a strong data-driven mindset to optimise costs, service and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of senior supply chain or logistics leadership experience.
• Experience in FMCG, food or manufacturing.
• Proven ownership of end-to-end supply chain including planning and plant performance.
• Hands-on leadership of full S&OP across demand, supply, manufacturing and finance.
• Strong understanding of OTIF, inventory and transport costs.

Responsibilities

• Own and optimise end-to-end supply chain including procurement, production, warehousing and dispatch.
• Lead S&OP integrating demand forecasting, supply planning, manufacturing and finance.
• Manage OTIF, stock accuracy and Cost of Sales.
• Drive manufacturing performance: capacity, throughput and bottleneck removal.
• Oversee inbound/outbound transport strategy, budgets and optimisation.
• Build a scalable supply chain ready for growth and new geographies.
• Review and optimise manufacturing and warehouse networks for cost/service balance.
• Establish strategic supplier, customer and 3PL relationships.
• Identify supply chain risks and build resilience and continuity.
• Lead and develop Procurement, Production, Industrial Engineering and Dispatch managers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and food safety standards.
• Utilise data and root-cause analysis for continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data-driven

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Decision making

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Industrial Engineering/Logistics/Business Science

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We’re looking for a Supply Chain Executive who can take ownership of the full supply chain journey from procurement and manufacturing right through to warehousing, dispatch and delivery.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who loves strategy, numbers, people and getting things done. You’ll work closely with the Commercial Director and CEO while leading a team across Procurement, Production, Industrial Engineering and Dispatch.

What you’ll be doing

• Own and optimise the end-to-end supply chain, driving better cost, service, quality, efficiency and reliability.


• Lead the S&OP process, bringing together demand forecasting, supply planning, manufacturing, inventory and finance.


• Take ownership of OTIF, stock accuracy, inventory investment and Cost of Sales.


• Drive manufacturing performance, including capacity, throughput, efficiency, yield, scheduling and bottleneck removal.


• Manage inbound and outbound transportation strategy, budgets and optimisation.


• Build a supply chain that is ready for growth, new products, new channels and new geographies.


• Review and optimise the manufacturing and warehouse network to balance cost and service.


• Build strong, strategic relationships with key suppliers, customers and 3PL partners.


• Identify supply chain risks and build greater agility, resilience and business continuity.


• Lead, develop and hold accountable the Procurement Manager, Production Manager, Industrial Engineer and Dispatch Manager.


• Ensure supply chain operations meet safety, quality and food safety standards.


• Use data, systems and root-cause analysis to continuously improve performance.

Requirements

• A degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Science or a related field.


• 8–10+ years' senior supply chain or logistics leadership experience.


• Strong experience in FMCG, food or manufacturing.


• Proven ownership of an end-to-end supply chain, including manufacturing planning and plant performance.


• Hands-on experience leading a full S&OP process across demand, supply, manufacturing and finance.


• Strong understanding of OTIF, inventory, stock integrity, Cost of Sales and transport costs.


• Experience managing multi-site warehousing and 3PL relationships.


• Strong ERP experience.


• Experience with network design, capacity planning or supply chain footprint optimisation.


• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams across procurement, production, engineering and logistics.


• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the confidence to work with senior executives, suppliers and customers.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Strategic, but not afraid to get into the detail.


• Commercially minded and comfortable with numbers.


• Data-driven and passionate about solving the root cause, not just the symptom.


• A confident leader who can bring different teams together.


• Decisive, accountable and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment.


• Curious, resilient and always looking for a better way to do things.


• Someone who values people, excellence, integrity and getting results.