Supply Planner & Inventory Controller

ofi
NZ - Waikato - Tokoroa
January 22, 2025

About ofi
ofi is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients.
Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers.
Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight.
With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply.
Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start.
We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products.
With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations.
And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.
Overview of the position
The purpose of this role is to develop a schedule in order to assist the plant to meet DIFOT targets and to meet and exceed customer expectations on quality and delivery in full and on time.
This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager.
As a critical member of the team, this role is accountable for developing a schedule for production activities to ensure the plant meets DIFOT targets, using SAP.
Position Responsibilities
Develop and maintain accurate supply plans based on production forecasts, customer demand, and seasonal variances.
Use SAP and MRP systems to create and manage production schedules, ensuring the availability of raw materials and packaging.
Collaborate with production and procurement teams to align supply plans with business objectives.
Monitor and control inventory levels of raw materials, work in progress (WIP), and finished goods to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
Conduct regular inventory reconciliations using SAP to ensure data accuracy.
Implement inventory optimization strategies, including safety stock levels and reorder points.
Review and adjust MRP outputs to address supply chain disruptions or demand changes.
Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and resolve any supplier issues.
Liaise with Milk Supply, production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure supply chain efficiency.
Support the implementation of new SAP functionalities or upgrades to enhance supply chain capabilities.
Track key supply chain KPIs, such as inventory turnover, service level, and forecast accuracy.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in supply and inventory processes.
Create all new SKUs for the business.
Ensure master data is reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure data hygiene and integrity.
Experience & Qualification
Minimum five (5) years' experience working with SAP and data analysis; an in-depth knowledge of Dairy/FMCG will be advantageous.
Excellent planning and time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships cross-functionally and geographically.
Supply chain qualification - CPIM will be advantageous or 5 years of on-the-job experience in supply planning and inventory management.
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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