Lead Supply Chain Planner | Rosedale AKL

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in more than 170 countries and with over 110,000 employees across 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Every day, our people imagine better ways to serve a world in motion – creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for our customers.

YOUR ROLE

As Lead Supply Chain Planner within our Contract Logistics division, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and optimising planning services for key clients across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Head of Planning Services – CLS NZ, you’ll lead a team delivering best-in-class demand planning and inventory optimisation, leveraging our Advanced Lifecycle Planning Services (ALPS) platform. You’ll build trust with client stakeholders, strengthen collaboration between CEVA and customer planning teams, and drive adoption of a “One Source of Truth” model across the portfolio.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

Specifically, you will:

• Lead demand and supply planning activities using BlueYonder, SAP and related tools to deliver accurate forecasts and effective S&OP processes
• Facilitate collaborative planning meetings and ensure actionable, insight-driven outcomes
• Design and implement supply chain maturity roadmaps and change initiatives for key clients
• Optimise inventory and manage stock levels aligned to current and future business needs
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement and reduce bottlenecks
• Establish, monitor and report on KPIs for ALPS through structured governance
• Coach and develop a small team of planners, fostering best-practice behaviours and continuous improvement
• Support logistics operations and innovation to ensure a seamless client experience.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You’ll have extensive experience in advanced supply chain or S&OP environments, ideally within logistics and supply chain operations. A skilled communicator and data-driven problem solver, you’ll combine analytical depth with the ability to influence and lead. You’ll also have:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, supply chain or operations management
• Solid experience in advanced planning or demand management roles
• Proficiency in systems such as BlueYonder, SAP APO or equivalent
• Strong analytical and Excel/database modelling skills
• Ability to build partnerships and manage stakeholder expectations effectively
• Commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

In addition to providing proof of work rights and suitable professional referees, progressed candidates will be required to undergo a medical assessment and national police check.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

In addition to a challenging and rewarding work environment and competitive compensation, we are proud to offer a range of employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and help you thrive at work and in life.

• Personal wellbeing: prioritise your health and wellbeing through the CEVAwell program, Employee Assistance Program, Volunteer Time Off, and Life & Total Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Work-life balance: benefit from flexible, hybrid, and remote work options.
• Professional development: your growth is essential to us. Unlock your potential through secondment and internal mobility opportunities, study assistance, leadership and mentoring programs, MyLearning – our global online platform with more than 1,000 courses – early career pathways and more.
• Financial wellbeing: We care about your financial security. Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts from our partners, novated leasing, annual safety workwear reimbursement, employee referral incentives, service recognition and short-term incentive plans.

Diversity is core to who we are. By reflecting the cultures and perspectives of our customers and communities, we perform at our best. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Disclaimer: CEVA Logistics works with a carefully selected group of recruitment partners. We are not seeking agency support for this vacancy and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Only agencies formally engaged through our HR team for a specific vacancy will be recognised, and no fees will be payable for unsolicited introductions.

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