Supply Planner - Third Party
About Manuka Health
Manuka Health is a high performing team of 200 people and about 1.5 billion bees, working together to become the leading Manuka honey company globally. At the heart of our collective effort is a culture of care. We care deeply about our people, products, consumers, communities, environment, and our impact on the world.
Our vertically integrated business starts at the source with a dedicated beekeeping and land management division, specialized extraction, processing, packing, and testing facilities, and highly experienced sales, marketing, operations, and leadership teams. Through our secure supply chain, rigorous quality control and collective expertise we produce and deliver our trusted New Zealand bee products to over 45 countries worldwide. We have an ambitious growth strategy to sustainably grow our business and New Zealand's Manuka honey industry for the betterment of people and the planet.
The role
We’re on the look-out for a Supply Planner - Third Party to help us keep our global supply chain accurate, efficient, and cost-effective. This busy and varied role sits within our Supply Chain team and focuses on data integrity, inventory control, third-party manufacturing coordination, and reporting that drives better decisions through the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and enjoy collaborating across Demand Planning, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service, and IT. While we do offer flexibility on occasion to support a better work/life balance, this role is required to be based in-person, on-site at our factory in Te Awamutu - you need to be based in the Waikato to be considered for this role.
• Track and analyse key Supply Chain KPIs (e.g., OTIF, inventory cover, stock accuracy) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare inventory and SLOB reports for the IBP cycle to support planning and decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, timely dashboards and reports to provide visibility of supply chain performance.
• Create and maintain accurate product masterdata for the Supply Chain team.
• Manage full product lifecycle in ERP systems: new product setup, updates, and timely deletion of obsolete products.
• Release production orders to external manufacturers based on demand forecasts and inventory policies.
• Monitor global inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment across warehouse networks.
• Collaborate with demand planning, logistics, and quality teams to ensure smooth execution of supply plans.
• Provide leave coverage for Supply Planner
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in our Supply Chain processes, tools, and systems
Our ideal candidate will have the following attributes and skills:
• A proven track record within an FMCG environment and the ability to hit the ground running.
• 2+ years’ experience in supply chain analysis, planning, scheduling, inventory management, or a similar role.
• Experience using an ERP system (D365 preferred); strong understanding of masterdata and product lifecycle management.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability (dashboards, reporting, data validation).
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make informed decisions.
• A strong sense of customer service and stakeholder management—able to work well within a team as well as independently.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or similar is advantageous.
In return we will offer you:
· Competitive remuneration including potential annual bonus based on attitude and experience
· Southern Cross Healthcare insurance
· The opportunity to join a great company
· Small team environment and recognition for job well done
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
