Supply Planner – International Sourcing
Step into a pivotal role at Farmlands where your expertise in international supply planning will drive the seamless delivery of essential products that keep New Zealand’s farming communities thriving!
- Competitive remuneration + benefits
- Flexible working conditions + free parking
- Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative
Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
As a Supply Planner – International Sourcing at Farmlands, you will be at the heart of our global supply chain, managing international purchasing and the introduction of new products sourced from overseas vendors. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth and timely arrival of products into New Zealand, working closely with our International Sourcing, Merchandising, and Logistics teams.
You will lead supply planning efforts for new product launches, focusing on long lead time imports, cost accuracy, and inventory optimization across our distribution centers. Your role includes tracking critical timelines, managing purchase orders, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and continuously improving sourcing and planning processes. You will also play a key role in supporting automated purchasing systems and ensuring new products transition seamlessly into our supply planning operations.
Mōhou ake | About you
We seek a motivated and experienced planner with:
- International sourcing experience
- Experience in Supply Planning
- Strong understanding of inventory management, supply constraints, and planning systems (experience with Logility and D365 FinOps is advantageous).
- Excellent business planning, project management, and advanced analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel and PowerBI.
- A strategic thinker and problem solver who thrives under pressure and meets deadlines.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with vendors, internal teams, and stakeholders.
- A proactive and authentic leader who embraces innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Tertiary qualifications in business, supply chain, or related fields are preferred.
The ideal candidate may also come from a Buyer role.
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
You'll be rewarded with:
- Competitive remuneration package
- Flexible working environment with work from home options
- Sick leave from Day 1
- Paid birthday leave
- Leave purchase opportunity
- Service-related benefits
- Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse
- Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
- Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners
- Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave
- Free parking at our Support Office
- Close to a range of eateries and gyms - with great coffee just down the road
- Pet-friendly office - bring your (well-behaved) furry friend to work
Te Tono | How to apply
Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.
Applications close: 27 June 2025
Mō matou | About us
At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.
With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.
- Team
- Supply Chain
- Role
- Supply Chain
- Locations
- Christchurch Support Office
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job Type
- Permanent - full-time
- Position Description
- https://JobDesc.azureedge.net/ttjds/PD Supply Planner - International Sourcing - June 2025.pdf
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Supply Planner – International Sourcing
Step into a pivotal role at Farmlands where your expertise in international supply planning will drive the seamless delivery of essential products that keep New Zealand’s farming communities thriving!
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