Demand Integration Planner

ZIWI Limited is recognised as a leading pet nutrition company and is setting the standard globally using only NZ locally sourced natural and free-range ingredients. We have a passionate and dedicated team who are incredibly proud of the products we make and love sharing them globally.

As a key contributor to ZIWI’s global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, the Demand Integration Planner will be responsible for consolidating, managing, and executing demand plans to ensure alignment between market requirements and supply capabilities. This role serves as a critical liaison between our Supply Planners and Market S&OP teams, with the aim of delivering optimal service levels and maintaining operational excellence.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring forecast accuracy, supporting allocation strategies during constrained supply periods, and facilitating the effective integration of market demand into our enterprise resource planning (ERP) and S&OP systems.

Based in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, the role will integrate seamlessly with our NZ based team as well as international distribution networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidate global demand and replenishment forecasts; ensure visibility in ERP and planning tools
• Manage exceptions to forecast changes within planning time fences and collaborate on resolutions
• Capture and control abnormal demand to ensure the best for business decision on how to proceed
• Working with the wider Supply Chain team implement allocation strategies when demand exceeds supply
• Support the development and maintenance of accurate demand forecasts, incorporating market intelligence and historical data
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the S&OP process
• Prepare and analyse performance reports, KPIs, and dashboards related to forecast accuracy, process adherence, and inventory management

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field
• Proven experience in demand planning or supply chain operations, preferably in the consumer goods or pet food industry
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and statistical forecasting tools
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and geographies

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic business with a global footprint. Our K.I.W.I values of Kindness (Manaaki), Integrity (Pono) Will (Pūkeke) and Ingenuity (Auahatanga) ensure that we are an organisation where you can feel that you are respected, surrounded with honesty and hardworking kaimahi with the support to grow and develop. If that sounds like a place where you can see your skills and experience will be valued, we encourage you to apply now!

All applicants must have current NZ residency or a valid work visa to apply for this role.