Supply Coordinator

Zespri; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

WFH & the office

Zespri Day

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Free onsite parking at Mount Maunganui

Free kiwifruit

Job summary

Zespri is seeking a Supply Coordinator for a fixed-term contract within Global Supply Chain at Mount Maunganui. You will coordinate supply from suppliers to meet market orders, and build relationships with supplier teams to resolve supply challenges and ensure timely delivery.

You will monitor orders, report delivery performance, manage changes in response to market demand, and seek opportunities to improve processes as part of the wider Supply Operations team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a coordination, supply chain, logistics or operations-based role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate product supply from suppliers to meet market orders and contractual requirements.
• Build strong relationships with supplier operational teams to resolve supply challenges.
• Manage changes to orders in response to shifting market demand and priorities.
• Work closely with Market Supply, Logistics and Allocation teams to support inventory management.
• Monitor and manage orders, ensuring accurate and timely information is maintained.
• Report on delivery performance and ensure supply commitments are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support the wider Supply Operations team.

Skills

Coordination

Supply chain

Logistics

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

The Supply Coordinator is a fixed-term contract opportunity within Zespri’s Global Supply Chain, reporting directly to the Supply Operations Manager. You’ll play an important role in coordinating supply between our suppliers and global markets, ensuring orders are fulfilled efficiently and accurately. You’ll be responsible for:

• Coordinating product supply from suppliers to meet market orders and contractual requirements.
• Building strong relationships with supplier operational teams to resolve supply challenges.
• Managing changes to orders in response to shifting market demand and priorities.
• Working closely with Market Supply, Logistics and Allocation teams to support effective inventory management.
• Monitoring and managing orders, ensuring accurate and timely information is maintained.
• Reporting on delivery performance and ensuring supply commitments are met.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and supporting the wider Supply Operations team.

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

With a strong attention to detail and a proactive, adaptable approach, you will meet the following selection criteria:

• Experience in a coordination, supply chain, logistics or operations-based role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and changing demands.
• Confident problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate challenging conversations and last-minute changes.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and confidence managing a high volume of emails.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package.
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.
• Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
• Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!

Applications close Wednesday 25 November 2026.

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at [e-mail].