Group Supply Chain Coordinator

Are you an energetic individual with a passion for Supply Chain? Do you have experience in a supply chain coordinator (or similar) position for an FMCG business and are very analytical? this could be the role for you!

The Role

Must have experience with Production Planning and Master Data Maintenance. This is a permanent full-time position as a Group Supply Chain Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Group Demand and S&OP Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the ERP system for the Group, with accurate and up-to-date item details (finish goods and raw materials), BOMs and Routes that best reflect production capabilities. Support the S&OP data collection and analysis and where time permits support the planning teams in creating, maintaining and coordinating the daily, weekly and monthly forecast production schedules to ensure production deadlines are met.

In order to make this happen, your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Maintain Master Data parameters in line with company inventory policies
• Support business projects such as implementation of BOMs for new product development
• Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion
• Analyse delays and interruptions and accordingly adjust production schedule to meet deadlines
• Utilize ERP system to auto-generate manufacturing work orders
• Completes status reports, such as production progress, customer information and materials inventory
• Develop infrastructure and support mechanisms to support S&OP plans as well as contribute to mid/long term supply chain strategies.

About You

• Previous experience in Supply Chain and Operations with a strong understanding of operational systems and flows


• In depth knowledge and experience of ERPs and WMS (past ERP implementation advantageous)
• Detail oriented with a focus on processes
• Excellent analytical skills with enthusiastic about problem-solving
• Production and processing knowledge
• Proficient use of computer systems and software applications
• Excellent in use of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Good organisation skills

The Box Ticking Stuff:

• Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this role.

• In line with company policy, applicants will be required to complete pre-employment drug testing and a Criminal Conviction Check.

Why Walter and Wild? We are a New Zealand Food Manufacturing company with a substantial portfolio of iconic brands including Hubbards, I Love Food Co., Aunt Betty’s, Vitafresh, Greggs, Alfa One, Movenpick (NZ and AU), Killinchy Gold, NZ Natural, Zilch and Chateau.

At Walter & Wild we believe in being fiercely independent and doing what we feel is right and sometimes that means taking the path less travelled.

We celebrate and value what makes us different. Having a variety of people who are passionate, innovative, flexible and who know how to have fun is important to us. Basically, what we are trying to say is that Walter & Wild is an awesome place to work full of equally awesome people.

Our Values are important to us. It is what makes us Walter & Wild. We are Kind, Loyal, Accountable, Brave, Challengers, and Playful