Material Planner

A fantastic opportunity has presented itself for a Material Planner to join our leading and growing organisation and wider Yili Oceania group. This is a fixed term role until July 2027, offering the chance to be part of a global dairy leader, playing a key role in ensuring products that help feed the next generation are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard. A bit about the role As a Material Planner, you will be a critical part of the supply chain team, responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate planning and procurement of all packaging and ingredients required for production. The role has a strong execution focus, managing purchase orders end-to-end, including creation, confirmation, maintenance, and delivery, while ensuring alignment with company policies and standards. You will also maintain purchasing master data such as incoterms and lead times, supporting smooth supplier and inventory operations. This role contributes directly to operational efficiency through proactive inventory management, supplier performance monitoring, and accurate forecasting. You will support third‑party manufacturing planning and be involved in the maintenance and continuous improvement of planning tools and systems. If you enjoy problem‑solving, working with data, and thrive in a fast‑paced FMCG environment, this role offers variety, responsibility, and impact. A bit about you You are detail‑oriented, analytical, and comfortable working across systems, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. You bring a tertiary qualification in supply chain management or business analysis, along with experience in purchasing or supply chain roles—ideally within FMCG or food manufacturing. You’re confident using ERP systems and advanced Excel, and you enjoy improving processes while keeping operations running seamlessly. Benefits State‑of‑the‑art facilities. Free employee bus provided from Timaru and Oamaru to travel to site. Southern Cross Health Insurance. On site gym, annual health checks, on‑site physiotherapy. Long‑service leave and enhanced parental leave coverage. Employee Assistance Program. Free parking. Strong safety culture. Values‑led organisation committed to the training and development of employees. Subsided Butter!! Applicants must have valid work rights in New Zealand to be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr