Inventory Planning Lead - Te Awamutu, NZ
Core
Lead inventory planning, accuracy, and control across a multi-site agribusiness group, bridging physical stock movements with financial reporting and commercial decision-making.
Role type
Senior Inventory Planning Lead
Builds
Accurate inventory records, reliable financial reporting, and robust forecasting for purchasing and replenishment.
Domain
Agribusiness / Feed Supplements / Manufacturing
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Inventory control, financial reconciliation, variance analysis, demand forecasting, process improvement, team leadership, ERP systems, data analysis
Preferred skills
Multi-site environment experience, product costing, landed costs, automation/AI tools
Responsibilities
Oversee inventory movements and values across the group; maintain product costings and support month-end reconciliations; investigate discrepancies between physical stock and financial records; strengthen inventory planning and forecasting; provide commercially useful reporting; establish consistent inventory processes; lead and support three team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership