Supply Chain Lead

The Company

A well-established, New Zealand-owned manufacturer with a strong regional footprint. The business supplies customers across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, including managing overseas toll manufacturing. Known for product quality and a customer-focused approach, this is a business with real scale and a solid market reputation.

About The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will step into a Supply Chain Lead role for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage one direct report and take ownership of the business’s import and export operations, with a sharp focus on cost control and logistics performance.

At the core of this role is managing international freight, container operations, and direct shipping contracts with carriers. You will drive cost efficiencies across the supply chain, optimise 3PL arrangements, and ensure logistics spend is kept in check. Export operations to Australia and the Pacific Islands are a significant part of the remit, with high-volume pallet movements requiring careful planning and execution.

Beyond freight and cost, you will also oversee demand planning, procurement, customs clearance, MPI compliance, and DIFOT performance, keeping the broader operation running smoothly.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience managing international imports and exports, including container operations
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving down logistics costs
• Experience with 3PL management and direct carrier negotiations
• Familiarity with customs clearance and MPI compliance
• Confident working directly with senior leadership
• Available for a 12-month fixed-term commitment

What’s In It For You

A genuine opportunity to lead a supply chain function with real complexity and regional reach. You will have direct access to the CEO, opportunity to lead, and work across an operation that spans NZ, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Based in Silverdale, with a competitive salary on offer for the right person.

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Sarah Kennedy at ***email_hidden***