Woolworths

• Newly created role for a highly experienced Supply Planning Specialist to lead end-to-end projects within a hybrid portfolio
• Great opportunity to join one of NZ’s largest FMCG retailers
• WFH flexibility, team benefits and group discounts

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you'll do | Hei mahi

We're looking for a skilled Supply Planning Specialist to join our Replenishment team here in Aotearoa. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, you will manage a unique hybrid portfolio across Fresh and Produce.

This is a newly created role offering the complexity and strategic exposure required for a high-performing individual to broaden their professional footprint. You will be joining at an exciting time, specifically supporting major end-to-end projects within the Fresh space.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Lead and execute specific supply planning projects, navigating new constraints and implementing innovative ideas.
• Accountable for streamlining the flow of goods from local suppliers to distribution centres and right to our stores.
• Use advanced planning systems and specific tools to ensure we purchase the right products in the right quantities at the right time.
• Understand factors driving demand and availability, including pricing, promotions, and seasonality.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders through regular collaboration meetings to drive improved service results.

What you’ll bring | Hei koha

To succeed in this strategic role, you will be a seasoned professional who enjoys working at pace and can navigate complex supply chain challenges.

• Proven background in Supply Planning, ideally within the FMCG or Retail industry.
• Previous experience in Fresh or Food categories is highly preferred.
• The ability to influence and encourage authentic conversations with key stakeholders, communicating clearly and concisely.
• High level of systems literacy with the ability to navigate bespoke systems. Familiarity with SAP, Excel, and Google applications is ideal.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently on complex projects while remaining a core part of the team.

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.