Production, Planning & Scheduling (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) Laminex New Zealand forms part of the Building Products division of Fletcher Building and we are a trusted business partner with market-leading brands for great design spaces, offering expert knowledge and exceptional value to our customers. We have a fantastic people culture at Laminex and our priority is to make all our people feel welcomed when they join and feel valued as they continue their journey with us. ABOUT THE ROLE: Kickstart your career in 2024, in this permanent role, by becoming part of a dynamic, supportive, high performing Supply Chain team. As a Supply Planner for Laminex New Zealand, you will play a critical role within the Supply Chain team. Taking an analytical approach to developing and executing supply plans for several diverse product categories, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to developing effective material requirements plans aimed at sharpening our order fulfilment, inventory management and supply chain activities that lead to improved profitability, optimising inventory levels, ensuring product availability, and contributing to the overall success of our sales and supply chain operations. Other key duties will include: Drive significant improvements in the supply planning process including supply planning, purchasing operations, and distribution according to demand forecasts, considering capacity constraints and material availability Buying goods and services to make product deliveries and inventory more efficient at the same time as improving the quality of products & services produced by our organisation Calculating the materials and components needed to manufacture a product, able to deal with ambiguity and complexity Anticipates potential risks, develops contingency plans and proactively supporting strategic and/or complex decisions Maintaining an accurate item master record to ensure that productivity, sourcing parameters and workflow continue uninterrupted and without excess cost or unnecessary work Tracking the company's current inventory, analysing available data from demand planning, inventory reports and other resources and recommending changes to the way the company handles inventory ABOUT YOU: You instinctively build a strong rapport with the diverse group of stakeholders you work with and you are an effective communicator who will relish the opportunity to really make your mark in this role. As well as demonstrated experience in a supply planning, demand planning, production planning or a buyer role, you will possess: Proficient knowledge in SAP-IBP, APO, or equivalent Supply Chain Planning ERP system Advanced skills in Excel and Data Analytics (Power BI & SQL will be an advantage) Extensive experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and inventory management to meet the targets of sales and customer demand Attention to detail and possess strong analytical skills, with a 'think outside the box' approach Diligent in your mathematical and analytical skills, yet firm and authoritative when dealing with suppliers A Can-Do Attitude and ability to work well with key internal stakeholders in the pursuit of our Supply Chain and business goals As part of the Fletcher Building group of companies, our Business is going strong, and the industry is very stable. Future growth can come in all forms, anywhere in NZ, as you will be part of a large organisation offering a supportive working environment, competitive salary, commitment to ongoing learning, excellent maternity benefits, a variety of discounts, and much more. Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
