Partner, Analyse, & Forecast to optimise changes to our Supply Planning processes. Bring your curiosity & solution finding approach to create change OfficeMax sells more SKUs than what people expectPartner to help influence and create new inventory processesHighbrook location, hybrid working option, Free parking onsiteSupply Planner - Lead As a NEWLY CREATED ROLE to our business, this is an exciting time to bring in your previous purchasing and inventory forecasting experience, to lead, guide, and optimise changes to our inventory management processes.
With two distribution centres across the motu, you will partner with key stakeholders across the business (mainly in supply chain and merchandise departments), bringing your curiosity and forecasting skills to understand the business needs and map out a new 18-month supply planning process.
If you are a natural solutions finder, and like to collaborate to dig into how things are done in order to build and create new sustainable processes - then this could be the role for you!
Your key responsibilities: Act as Integrated Business Planning (IBP) liaison and as a technical subject matter expert on all elements of Supply Planning responsibilitiesSupport the Business Planning team with the management of SLOB and SKU deletionsGenerate an 18-month Supply Plan in volume that supports the revenue and profit plan with underpinning assumptions and clearly visible gaps to budget with agreed action plansEnsure the 18-month Supply Forecast is accurate, inclusive of all sales and marketing activity (including Back to School) and the gap to inventory budget is understood and managedSupport the Business Planning team to identify changes and gaps to plan assess impacts and build mitigations and actions for approvalContribute to the facilitation of decision making within delegated approval levels, escalating to the Exec S&OP where necessaryContribute to, and support the Business Planning Manager to present decisions to the Exec S&OP within the Performance Review Meeting, complete with actions and recommendationsSupport the Business Planning team to enable an integrated picture of Supply and Supply Plans and resolve issues arising from the IBP processTo be successful in this position, you will have: Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Business, Mathematics or a related field with at least 5+ years demand and supply planning experienceExperience in forecast planning toolsExperience working in large scale ERPsThorough understanding and working knowledge of systems integration and the supply chainExperience using statistical modellingFamiliar with S&OP and or IBP processesNaturally curious and a solutions finderOfficeMax has RE-SHAPED the business to enhance our customer's experience Being able to adapt and evolve has been key to our success. Although our purpose to empower successful and sustainable workplaces across Aotearoa, New Zealand has not changed; the landscape in which we work in has.
From product development and service offerings to how we work internally, OfficeMax has taken the time to RE-FOCUS on the future of work, while listening to what our customers need. It's now time to deliver on that, and fuel our next level of expansion - haere mai, come join us!
People and Culture A business that cares, take your birthday and a wellbeing day off on us!Staff buying ratesHybrid working arrangements with at least three days based in the officeFree parking onsite with a discounted caféGreat people! A business you can be proud to work for!Our people are genuine, and proactive solution finders. We care about our colleagues, customers and the company's success. This is a business with heart and one you can feel proud to work for!
We have a diverse culture, and encourage open and transparent communication throughout. One of the key parts to our culture, is that our people know how their work adds value to the wider business. So you can leave each day feeling like you are making a difference, where your voice is heard and respected - always a good start!
Not only are we people focused, but we are hugely passionate about being accountable for our Sustainability footprint and our support to Barnardos 0800 What's Up line, Aotearoa New Zealand's only helpline for children and teenagers. We are also proud to be Government partners of the Ikura project, where we provide free period products to education providers across the country.
By joining OfficeMax, you are choosing a business that prioritises diversity of culture and thought. You will bring your growth mind-set and enjoy the challenge of constant evolution. No one day is the same!
Reference # 53339
Location(s) Auckland
Expertise Logistics/Operations, Project Management, Purchasing
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