Factory Planning Manager - Fixed Term

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Company Description We are JDE Peet’s. We craft coffee for every cup and build brands for every heart. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world's leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focusing on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, alongside a collection of local Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2025, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of EUR 9.9 billion and employed a global workforce of more than 21,000 employees. Come join our team and discover what your cup of amazing can be! Job Description We are seeking a Factory Planning Manager to join our Auckland manufacturing team on a 6–8 month fixed‑term contract. This role suits an experienced planner or senior planning specialist who is ready to step into a leadership role and take ownership of planning and inventory activities for a defined period. In this role, you will be responsible for: Leading weekly planning meetings with Supply Chain Planning and Production to deliver clear, executable factory production plans. Managing raw material replenishment and site inventory, including cycle counts, SLOB management, stock reconciliation, and end‑of‑year stocktake. Leading the planning and warehouse teams to ensure safe, compliant operations aligned with the requirements. Building and managing strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and successful delivery of operational plans. Identifying and resolving planning and supply exceptions, including capacity constraints, COGI errors, and inventory variances. Supporting phase‑in/phase‑out activities and New Product Development (NPD) to ensure smooth product introductions Qualifications We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience: Experience in leading/mentoring a team; Highly analytical and accurate 3-5 years Factory or Supply Chain planning experience Experienced with SAP APO, and have strong Excel skills Good communication skills and capable of influencing others; Eager to take ownership, have initiative, and results driven FMCG experience Additional Information Perks Competitive salary Enjoy half a day off on your birthday. Learning and development programs to support personal growth. Summertime hours: Finish at 3 PM on Fridays during the daylight-saving months. Quarterly free staff boxes including a range of our coffee and tea brands, and access to discounted staff purchases. Are you up for this challenge? If so, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to NZ Talent ( NZ.Talent@jdecoffee.com ). Short cover letters (in the Message section) outlining your motivation to join JDE Peet’s in this role are greatly appreciated. Note: no applications are handled via e-mail. We are currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ without restrictions. JDE Peet’s - now part of Keurig Dr Pepper – is the world’s leading pure-play coffee company, with a presence in more than 100 markets. Guided by our ‘Reignite the Amazing’ strategy, we are focused on brand-led growth across three big bets: Peet’s, L’OR, and our 10 strategically selected local icons led by Jacobs. Videos To Watch