Head of Global IBP

Kō wai mātou? Who are we?

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

We’re looking for a Head of Global Integrated Business Planning to lead the next stage of maturity for Zespri’s IBP capability and shape how we connect strategy, demand, supply and financial planning across our global business based out of our Mount Maunganui office. 

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this senior leadership role will establish the vision, strategy, systems and ways of working needed to embed a world-class, enterprise-wide planning capability. You’ll lead the development of a planning framework that gives Zespri a single, aligned view of performance, risks and opportunities, enabling better decisions and sustainable value creation. 

Leading a global team and working closely with Regional Presidents and Heads of Finance and leaders across Sales, Supply Chain and Operations., you’ll ensure planning is connected, insight-led and focused on optimising volume, revenue, cost and margin outcomes. 

This is a role with significant enterprise impact. More than process excellence, it’s about creating a step change in how Zespri plans, performs and responds to complexity, moving from periodic coordination to continuous, insight-led decision support that helps maximise orchard gate returns and deliver our long-term growth ambitions.

You will:

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive global IBP strategy aligned to Zespri’s organisational strategy. 
• Build and lead a high-performing IBP team, providing clear direction, coaching and capability development. 
• Lead senior-level cross-functional collaboration with Regional Presidents, Regional Heads of Finance, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations to drive alignment in planning and execution. 
• Govern short-term and long-term IBP across Zespri, including the ongoing development of a global standardised process and system. 
• Lead the deployment of IBP strategy across regions, ensuring consistency and best-practice planning processes across the global IBP structure. 
• Provide data and insights to support demand and supply planning, allocations and in-market decision-making. 
• Drive continuous improvement across IBP systems, reporting, people and processes to increase maturity over time. 
• Support the digitisation of IBP through process and system transformation. 
• Build strong relationships across the business, challenging assumptions, introducing new perspectives and lifting the quality of decision-making. 

Ko wai koe? Who are you?

We’re looking for an experienced IBP, S&OP or supply chain leader who can operate at enterprise level and bring together commercial insight, global planning discipline and strong people leadership. 

You’ll bring: 

• Extensive experience in supply chain management, demand planning and Integrated Business Planning, ideally with at least 15 years’ experience. 
• Senior-level corporate IBP, S&OP or supply chain experience in a market-led FMCG company and/or distribution group. 
• Experience leading regional and/or global IBP leaders. 
• Strong knowledge of Integrated Business Planning excellence, including systems, reporting, governance and continuous improvement. 
• Experience with end-to-end IBP systems and technical solutions, such as SAP. 
• Proven experience leading and managing change in a complex or multinational business environment. 
• Exceptional leadership, influencing and collaboration skills. 
• A logical, commercially minded and insight-led approach to problem solving. 
• A values-led leadership style, with drive, energy and a continuous improvement mindset. 
• A tertiary qualification in business, supply chain management or a related field is required, and an MBA or advanced degree would be advantageous. 

He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity.
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.
• Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.
• Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!

If you’re energised by complexity, motivated by enterprise impact, and excited by the opportunity to lead global integrated planning transformation, apply today! Applications close 28 August 2026. 

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at [email protected].

Agency

Zespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter for this vacancy (“Agency”).

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Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.