Demand & Production Planner - Part-Time - Hiring Urgently

Otis Oat Milk 
 
Otis was founded in 2018 with enthusiasm at the prospect of doing good for both people and the planet. 

From tiny batches of NZ’s first homegrown oat milk, delivered by hand, to a burgeoning favourite in the plant-based category – we now supply hundreds of cafes, offices, and grocery stores throughout the country (& the world!). As we start our exciting next stage of growth, we are looking for an addition to our small team to focus specifically on ensuring we don’t run out oat milk as we launch into a second growth phase.  
 
What we are looking for:

Due to anticipated growth, we are searching for a talented part time demand & production planner to ensure the company’s overall order to cash processes are timely, efficient, and cost-effective. The role is work from home, but the person must be in Auckland. The hours per day are flexible but require consistency.

In conjunction with the Sales Team, you will assist in all demand planning duties including estimating future product demand as well as planning all current and future finished goods purchase needs. This includes overseeing raw material ordering and working closely with our contract manufacturer. 

The role also plans and books deliveries into our two 3PL’s with in NZ and co-ordinates production for our growing export base. In addition, the role also ensures smooth operation of our 3PL’s including delivery to both customers and consumers.

To succeed in this role, you should be professional, highly-analytical, and possess excellent communication skills. The successful candidate should also have holistic understanding of the overall order to cash process and therefore be familiar with Order Processing, Purchase Order Processing and Integrations between systems including B2B & B2C platforms. There is opportunity for the role to be expanded further with the addition of some accounts receivables duties that include bank reconciliations into both Xero and Cin7.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain the forecast model integrity and rolling horizon as these feeds both the budgeting process and production requirements.
• Maintain the production planning tools, provide production forecasts, and place the actual PO’s on a monthly basis.
• Strong collaboration with our contract manufacturer.
• Facilitate and evolve the S&OP process.
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist overseeing 3PL operations to ensure timely & accurate inwards and outwards processing.
• Contribute at operational meetings, provide feedback to the team and make recommendations as needed.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting and production planning roles.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures.
• Strong excel skills and working knowledge of ERP systems – ideally Cin7.
• Capability to multitask and work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and naturally inquisitive.
• Attention to detail.
• Can do attitude.
• A driver's licence. 

Benefits & culture:

• Work from home 
• Flexibility on days and hours worked upon agreement & consistency.
• Attractive renumeration including car allowance for site visits.
• Opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talent.
• Commitment to diversity & inclusion, equal opportunity, and the environment.
• A day off on your birthday!
• Discounted products.

 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a Kiwi company on its journey of growth, develop your Planning & Management Skills with a premium brand and make your mark in the industry. You will be rewarded with a package that includes competitive salary, and of course, heaps of the good stuff.  Your will be provided with strong ongoing support to develop further and work with a great team.
 
This role requires you to regularly visit both our contract manufacture & 3PL sites in Auckland to have in person meetings. You will oversee key aspects as we transition through scaling production and commencing supply into numerous export markets. You therefore need to have a vehicle to travel between the two sites in East Auckland.  

We are committed to equal employment opportunities and to providing employees with a safe and inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. 

To apply for this vacancy, you must have a clean, full NZ licence and be a New Zealand citizen or resident or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.