Supply Planning Manager (Remote)

About the Company

Let’s Eat For Change.

Here at Ceres Organics, we believe every bite we each take can make for a better tomorrow. By simply choosing organic food, we can create positive change in the world.

For over 40 years Ceres Organics has led the way in organic food. We started as a small collective of likeminded people, sharing a belief that good living started with good food and that without question, good food was organic food. Our goal was to make delicious, good-for-you, organic food available to more people – right from our one little shop. More than a few thought we were crazy.

Forty years on our goal hasn’t changed. In fact, our belief in what we’re doing has only grown stronger and the urgency greater. We’re still the crazy ones, but the world has begun to wake up to the benefits of organics and our one shop is now hundreds of stores where our organic goodness is available to many.

We know that the challenges we are facing today can feel overwhelming. But like we did 40 years ago, by starting with just one small store and one big idea, we believe each and every one of us can collectively start to make a huge difference to ourselves, our families, and the Earth by making small incremental changes. Let’s eat for change.

About the Role:

We are on the lookout for an experienced Supply Planning Manager to lead our Supply team with 3 direct reports. This role is responsible for managing the supply of our products, ensuring optimal stock levels, work with our incredible suppliers from all over the globe and meet our forecasted demand. The candidate should also have good system knowledge (Microsoft D365 or similar high end ERP systems) as well as a sound knowledge of the logistics shipping landscape.

This role will be ideal for someone who proactively looks to mitigate risk and problem solve to ensure we have the stock we need despite the (at times) chaotic global supply chain industry. Ideally the candidate would also be able to support the marketing team with NPD sourcing support.

The ideal candidate relishes a challenge and has excellent attention to detail, communication skills and a positive, upbeat attitude.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Outstanding leadership skills and ability to build a positive team culture
• At least 5 years planning management experience
• FMCG experience ideal but not mandatory
• An understanding of logistics, shipping, and global commercial trade
• Excellent organization and project management skills with the ability to multitask
• Strong cross-functional communication skills
• A strong analytic mindset with high learning agility
• Great team player with a can-do attitude who gets stuck in and supports as required
• A mind that likes to challenge the status quo
• Understand procurement best practices
• Preferably Microsoft D365 experience

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work for a company who cares – both about you and the world around you
• Opportunity to work with likeminded, passionate individuals
• Competitive salary
• Ability to work from home as well as in our 5 Star Green building in Mt Wellington
• Great discounts on our awesome products
• Birthday Leave & Impact Leave (up to additional 5 days leave per year)

All applicants must have the right to work and be located in New Zealand.

If this role sounds like it’s right for you or someone you know, please apply ASAP. We will be reviewing applications as they come in so please apply sooner rather than later. Applications close 20th January 2025.

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