We have an exciting opportunity for a Milk Planner and Production Scheduler to join our team at the Balclutha site. In this role, you will be responsible for keeping the production lines running smoothly on a day-to-day basis. You will create timely short-term production plans in collaboration with the Balclutha Planning Manager, place purchase orders for packaging materials, and optimize inventory levels for raw and packaging materials. Additionally, you will manage the milk supply to the site and ensure the plan optimizes the usage of milk. This role involves coordinating deliveries, finalizing consumption, and validating recipes before production. You will report every morning at SIM 3 about the next 72 hours production plan and potential risks.

This is a 6 motnh fixed-term, full-time position.

You will:

• Assist with producing a master production schedule (0-3 weeks horizon) to meet demand and capacity.
• Ensure milk volumes on site are controlled to execute the production schedule.
• Communicate the production plan effectively to the business.
• Control the short-term production plan to meet the plant’s capacity.
• Place planned and confirmed production orders in SAP.
• Manage the delivery of all raw materials and packaging materials in conjunction with the Materials Planner.
• Place purchase orders to suppliers for oil and AMF packaging, ensuring inventory targets are met.
• Manage batch allocation updates and organize materials on site accordingly.
• Maintain accurate production-related master data in line with the Master Data Controller.
• Communicate effectively with all functions within the business.
• Manage milk sales and swaps with other milk companies as per milk agreements and the production schedule.
• Communicate all milk sales and swaps effectively to the business and external parties.

Ideally, you will have:

• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of supply chain experience within the FMCG or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Self-initiative and good follow-through.
• Strong planning, organizing, coordination, delegation, control, integrity, and decisiveness skills.
• The ability to risk assess and make appropriate decisions.
• High levels of skill and expertise in data analysis.
• High levels of accuracy and integrity.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (ideally SAP) within a production planning environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.

Danone is a leading global food & beverage company dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible. At our New Zealand factories in Auckland and Balclutha, we produce leading Specialised Nutrition products. We are committed to sustainability and building a healthier future through food. Our top brands include Karicare, Aptamil, Cow & Gate, Milupa, Nutricia, and Dumex.

Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability status. If you require any assistance during the recruitment process because of a disability, please enclose details within your application.

WE OFFER

An opportunity to join one of the most successful health food companies in the world, with a high level of people and plant investment. We offer competitive remuneration, annual bonus scheme, relocation assistance, free health & life insurance, annual health check & flu vaccination, fresh fruit every day, 4% Kiwisaver contribution, and more.

HOW TO APPLY

Opportunities like these don’t come around often, so if this sounds like you – get in quick! We will assess applications as they are received. Please note that only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.