Demand Planner

Demand Planner

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Oji Fibre Solutions is a long-established manufacturer and supplier of packaging solutions to a wide range of industries across New Zealand and around the world. Our customers include blue-chip manufacturers and marketers in the primary produce, food, industrial and grocery sectors.

This newly created role reports to the National Supply Chain Manager and offers the opportunity to shape demand planning capability across our New Zealand packaging operations, working closely with sales, customer service, supply planning and operations teams.

Responsibilities:

• Demand planning and forecasting in collaboration with sales and customer service
• Leading the monthly Demand Reviews for our three regions and owning the Demand stream of the S&OP cycle
• Inventory and seasonal stock build planning in collaboration with supply planning and operations teams
• Driving continuous improvement in demand planning processes, tools and reporting, including the use of relevant what-if scenarios to support business decisions
• Actively contributing to a culture of safety first through attending all training, reading and acting on all EHSR communications

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in demand planning, forecasting or related supply chain planning
• Exposure to S&OP or integrated planning processes
• Experience within manufacturing or production-based environment advantageous
• Strong data analysis and forecasting skills
• Experience working with ERP, demand planning or forecasting skills
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

On offer:

• The opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a meaningful impact on our planning capability
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive salary
• Numerous staff benefits - superannuation, life insurance, disability income protection insurance and medical insurance

This role will offer the opportunity to grow your skill base within a large progressive employer who will provide you with a challenging and rewarding career!

In accordance with company policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment police check. Oji Fibre Solutions will meet these expenses.

We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.

Only candidates who are NZ citizens, residents or who hold a current work visa will be considered.