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About Cottonsoft

We’re a proud FMCG manufacturer and distributor of market-leading, high quality, sustainably made toilet and tissue paper products throughout New Zealand for over 30 years. Our well-loved portfolio of retail and commercial brands includes Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart and Livi, and our product range includes toilet roll, facial tissue, paper towel, nappies, and wipes. We currently have over 200 employees throughout New Zealand and three manufacturing sites - two in the North Island in Auckland (Highbrook and Wiri), and one in the South Island in Christchurch.


The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Junior Supply Planner to join our Purchasing and Planning team at our Highbrook site. Reporting to the Purchasing and Planning Manager, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within Supply Chain and gain exposure to: materials planning, purchasing, manufacturing planning and operations.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same, some of the things you will be responsible for:

  • Planning and purchasing direct materials to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations

  • Processing, tracking and managing direct container sales orders and export orders

  • Coordinating import shipments and liaising with freight forwarders and internal stakeholders

  • Planning and organising inter-site transfers of finished goods and materials

  • Monitoring inventory levels and identifying potential supply chain risks, material shortages and transportation delays

  • Contributing to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process

  • Providing backup support to the Master Planner, including assisting with production planning and maintaining planning master data


About You

This role would suit a recent graduate with a Supply Chain, Business, Operations or related qualification, or someone with up to 2 years' experience in a planning, scheduling, inventory, purchasing or supply chain position.

You will bring:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Confidence building relationships with stakeholders across different teams

  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

  • A proactive approach and willingness to learn

It would also be advantageous if you have:

  • Exposure to materials planning, supply planning or production scheduling

  • Experience within a manufacturing or FMCG environment

  • Experience using SAP


What We Can Offer You

  • Ongoing learning and exposure to planning, purchasing and manufacturing operations

  • Free onsite carparking

  • Onsite gym (Highbrook)

  • Free weekly take-home product allowance

  • Heavily discounted product for yourself and family to purchase

  • Monthly bacon and eggs morning tea


Our Hiring Process at Cottonsoft

  1. Submit your application via Seek

  2. Phone Screen

  3. Interview

  4. Reference Checks

  5. Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing

  6. Offer


Cottonsoft is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Cottonsoft will consider qualified applicants for employment based on their merit, individual skills, qualifications, and other appropriate criteria relevant to the role.

If you're looking to start or grow your career in Supply Chain and want to join a supportive team within a successful New Zealand manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

No agencies please.