Countdown NZ Looking for Inbound Capacity Planner at Mangere East Full Time

• Support our team from our brand new, world class Fresh DC – be part of something special!
• Early start and early finish – get more ‘ME’ time!
• Flexible and hybrid working environment

Ready to make an impact?

Countdown NZ have built a best of breed, world class new Fresh Distribution Centre and you could be part of supporting the team! You will be based with our Replenishment team in our support office but this role is key in managing the inbound flow of goods into the AFDC ensuring efficiency and timely scheduling of purchase orders.

About the Role | Mō te Tūranga

We have this exciting opportunity for an Inbound Capacity Planner to join our team. In this role, you will mostly be tasked with managing the inbound flow of fresh goods into Countdown’s brand new Fresh DC. Working with a diverse group of stakeholders, you will schedule the flow of stock, aligning with the space and organising the bookings with our suppliers.

You will oversee inbound flow, communicate and resolve known and unexpected issues and negotiate changes to DC operations and purchasing practices proactively when constraints are breached.

This is a Monday to Friday role with flexibility in hours, can start as early as 7am if you wish.

About You | Mōu

You will have the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in DCs, Carriers or Replenishment or any type of planning
• Superior relationship management in building rapport with peers and key stakeholders
• A strong focus and attention to detail to be able to foresee the teething issues a new greenfields project can have
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel plus other Google and Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of JDA, SAP or other software related to Supply Chain planning is desirable

To succeed in this role you will bring your innate ability to anticipate and resolve any issues that arise. You will be working in a very fast paced environment, focusing ultimately on product availability for our customers. You will have an opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge around how Countdown Logistics works, with exposure to transport companies, DC Operations and Replenishment.

Working with Countdown | Te Mahi ki Countdown

Our purpose is to make Kiwis’ lives a little better every day.

We’re friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic – we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do. There is plenty of scope for new ideas, lots of room for you to add value, be creative and grow, and importantly, you’ll be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week.

Come as you are | Haere mai rā

We’re an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all.

If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are.