Masonry Sales & Operations Planner - - 43166 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

The Masonry Sales & Operations Planner will assist the National Masonry Planning Manager in connecting the sales demand with the manufacturing capacity and delivering an optimal plan that maximises business returns.

It provides transparency on constraints, potential risks and opportunities through analysis, insights and reports to enable the business to derive sustainable value from its operations, in line with business strategy and requirements.

Our Role

Assist in developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and sales projections.
Analyse and interpret data to identify patterns, trends, and potential demand fluctuations.
To support leading demand planning, capacity planning and network optimization across the masonry business.
Support the S&OP process by providing accurate and timely demand data and analysis.
Participate in regular S&OP meetings, offering insights and recommendations to align supply and demand.
To work collaboratively with the regional sales teams, marketing and production teams to establish accurate inputs to the S&OP process that enhances business results.
Collaborate with production teams to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory.
Produce presentations, reporting and business cases in conjunction with other Masonry team members using forecasting software and other tools

What's in it for you?

As part of our team, you'll enjoy a range of employee benefits, providing you with a rewarding work experience along with opportunities for personal and professional growth. 

Our commitment to your growth extends to the Employee Education Fund for both you and your dependents.
As part of the Fletcher Building Benefits programme, you'll enjoy perks such as market-leading parental leave, participation in the share scheme, and exclusive Fletcher Building staff discounts.

What You Will Bring

Experience with business analytics and operational performance management.
Experience working in manufacturing is an advantage.
Sound business and financial understanding.
Proficiency and hands-on experience in MS-Excel, and MS PowerPoint to create, manage and manipulate data work with advanced functions such as macros, tables, queries, pivots, power pivots and presentations.
Working experience in Power BI and Python is essential.

Firth is a leading supplier of ready mixed concrete, masonry products and premix to the construction industry. It has over 2,500 active customer accounts and products are used across all building sectors and environments. Firth has a team of approx. 600 people, working in 80 sites throughout New Zealand.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.