Import & Export Planning Lead

Auto req ID: 252494BR Job Description Work for a global company with some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands. Be part of an exciting business that creates smiles with every bite. Bluebird is the leading business in Salty Snacks and home to some of New Zealand’s most loved and most trusted brands such as Bluebird Originals, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties and Cheetos! We are a progressive and people-focused business, and believe our diverse workforce is the key to our success. Because we value our employees and their families, we offer an agile and flexible working environment with an emphasis on work life balance and health. At Bluebird, there are plenty of learning opportunities and room to grow your career locally or internationally. As PepsiCo, we were recognised as a Top Employer in both Australia and New Zealand in 2021 and 2022, one of only 16 organisations globally to earn this certification. We have a strong sustainability strategy; where we are paving the way on how the world distributes, consumes, and disposes of food and beverages. We aim to use our scale, reach and expertise to help build a more sustainable food system which still meets human needs for enjoyment, but continues to drive our economic and social development. To continue our success, we currently have an exciting opportunity in a newly created role for an Import & Export Planning Lead. Reporting to the Supply & Demand Planning Manager, this role will see you managing the Import and Export Supply Planning across our snacking portfolio. We are looking for somebody who has great communication and organisational skills, as this role will see you working cross-functionally across multiple stakeholders internally and externally, and will see you monitoring supply of locally-manufactured and imported SKUs for our export partners. Key Accountabilities: Manage the supply planning processes for import and export to meet business metrics (volume and profit) Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Finance to develop sales forecasts, and implement measures to ensure forecast accuracy Report weekly and monthly to internal stakeholders on planning KPIs, and the most efficient supply and container shipping plans, and ensure that the business is adopting the most efficient model of operation. This will involve regular contact with our local NZ Business Leadership Team and Sector teams Plan and optimise stock cover of import and export SKUs, factoring in shipment locations and demand accuracy in line with any fluctuations, disruptions and/or evolving supply chain changes Qualifications/Requirements Ideally you will have: Experience and knowledge in a Planning, Logistics or Supply Chain role A natural flair for networking with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset Working experience in problem solving to achieve outcomes aligned with business KPIs A can-do attitude and willingness to change-manage any identified improvementsWhat we can offer you: Flexibility with work hours and work location Health initiatives through our Health and Wellness programs Personal and professional growth opportunities Product PerksWorking at Bluebird: Your positive attitude will be rewarded with excellent long term local and global career opportunities, and ongoing professional development along with a fun and rewarding working environment. You will be a key member of a dynamic and highly effective team. At Bluebird, as we recognise our people as a key part of our business, we encourage and support career progression within the business. We are committed to recruiting, training, and retaining high quality people. Interested? Know someone who might be? This is a great opportunity to join the Bluebird team. Bluebird’s job application process: Submit your application via our website, including a cover letter & resume Interview and skills evaluation Online Assessment process Reference and background checksOur Commitment is to deliver Sustained Growth through Empowered People acting with Responsibility and Trust. We embrace equal opportunities for all employees. We believe that our people are our best asset and understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, different lenses and different experiences to our workplace. We are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal information being provided to PepsiCo for use in accordance with PepsiCo’s Privacy Policy which can be found at the bottom of the page on PepsiCo’s website www.pepsico.co.nz Relocation Eligible: Not Applicable Job Type: Regular