Site S&OP Manager

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Site S&OP Manager at the a2 Milk Company in Pokeno, NZ, is a permanent onsite role overseeing the planning cycle to balance demand, supply and inventory for a 12‑month forecast. You will drive the S&OP, align production, procurement, logistics and commercial teams, and flag capacity constraints and risks early with practical mitigations, supported by dashboards and data models. S&OP or planning experience in FMCG or regulated manufacturing, strong forecasting and inventory strategy, and advanced data skills are required, with the ability to influence leaders; APICS SCM or CPA preferred, plus CI/IBP exposure. Apply with a resume highlighting forecast improvements, months of cover, dashboards and impact aligned to the sustainability mission.

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General information

Job Title Site S&OP Manager Location New Zealand - Pokeno Date Published Friday, February 27, 2026 Ref # 375 Work Type Permanent Business Unit Supply Chain & Operations

Short Summary

Lead site S&OP, balancing demand, supply and inventory to optimise service, cost and 12-month production planning.

Position Description

Our Story:

 

We’re excited to share that our business has recently joined the a2 Milk Company family. Formerly known as Yashili Dairy NZ Ltd, we are now operating as a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited, based in Pokeno.

 

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy. 

 

About the role:

This role is responsible for leading the site’s integrated planning process, balancing demand, supply and inventory to deliver optimal service, cost and operational outcomes. The Site S&OP Manager leads the monthly S&OP cycle and ensures production, procurement, logistics and commercial functions are fully aligned to business needs.

 

Based at Pokeno and reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, you will identify capacity constraints, supply risks and inventory challenges early, providing actionable insights and forward-looking strategies to maintain a robust 12-month rolling production forecast. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, transforming raw commercial and operational data into clear business insights that support decision-making and operational excellence.

 

More specifically, you will be involved in:

• Leading and continuously improving the end-to-end site S&OP process, including monthly demand, supply and consensus meetings
• Managing key supply chain performance measures such as Production Adherence, PO Adherence, Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Months Cover and Product Freshness
• Identifying capacity constraints, supply risks and inventory challenges early, developing mitigation and hedging strategies with suppliers and 3PL providers
• Building and maintaining dashboards, data models and reporting frameworks to translate complex S&OP and commercial data into actionable business insights

 

About you:

• Significant experience in S&OP, supply planning, commercial analytics or financial planning roles within FMCG, pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments
• Advanced data analysis capability, including working with large and sometimes incomplete datasets
• Strong forecasting, budgeting and inventory strategy experience
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and present complex analysis to senior leadership
• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business or Finance (APICS SCM or CPA accreditation preferred)
• Experience in continuous improvement, IBP best practice implementation and planning system enhancements will be highly regarded.