The Role

Fisher & Paykel is one of Australasia's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique.

Driven by our brand values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous and curious, as a team we take a collaborative approach, we have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in our leading goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 premium appliance brand.

We are entering an exciting new phase in the evolution of our luxury brand, as we expand our presence in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland into a state-of-the-art three-site campus. Our Global HQ in Penrose, Distribution Centre in East Tāmaki and our world leading Global Experience Centre in the Grey Lynn.

Connected across the Auckland isthmus, our campus sites combine to tell the story of our people, our brand and our future legacy. These bespoke, purpose-built developments located strategically across the region will see Fisher & Paykel create a centre for excellence in appliance design and innovation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

 In this role you will work with our Home Solutions team and have overall responsibility for end-to-end planning through demand, supply, and inventory, for your respective category or categories.  

The position is best suited to an individual who has experience in demand/inventory planning within a consumer goods business. Working collaboratively with local and global stakeholders across our product lines this role will give you the opportunity to gain deeper insights and have more influence on results for your category.

Reporting to the National Planning and Inventory Manager, you will capture peaks and troughs in the forecast around sale performance, promotional activity and seasonality, while managing and monitoring incoming and outgoing stock to ensure the right levels of inventory are in the right place. 

This is where you come in 

Work cross-functionally to deliver accurate and timely demand plans to support market strategy, ensuring Spares inventory levels meet demand. Identify and address Spares inventory supply issues in line with company business rules, liaising with Global Supply Chain, CEX and Operations teams to to reduce backorders, slow moving, and obsolete stock. 

Communication is a key element to the role with preparation of daily, weekly, monthly spares inventory reporting, providing insights and recommendations. 

Collaborate with global supply chain for continuous improvement opportunities, ensuring alignment with Global Supply Chain strategy and initiatives. 

 You'll need

Proven forecasting and supply planning experience  Prior Supply Chain and Inventory experience of 3+ years desirable  Experience analysing large data Proven ability interpreting data and communicating insights to the business in a meaningful way Advanced Microsoft Excel skills  JD Edwards system (JDE) knowledge desirable  Agility to exercise your judgement coupled with business data to make informed decisions  Highly communicative style of engaging with stakeholders.  

 

What we offer 

Along with a competitive salary, flexible working, ongoing development and excellent growth and progression opportunities, as a valued member of our team you’ll enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life & disability insurance, discounted medical cover, access to our superannuation scheme, access to our leading Whanau/Family leave offering, our subsidised staff café, and free car parking when you are on-site. 

If you have got what it takes to deliver and the ambition to drive our business forward – we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your cover letter and CV.

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Fisher & Paykel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.