Factory Planning Manager - Fixed Term
Operations Auckland Full-time New Zealand
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.
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!