" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSupply Chain Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21136\"\u003e Wayne Fry \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21135\"\u003e Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14716\"\u003e Manufacturing \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14717\"\u003e Planning \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14718\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14719\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 15/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeat on the SLT, reporting directly to the CEO\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn end-to-end supply chain\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimise NetSuite and build capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alleva is an established, R\u0026amp;D-led animal health business that develops and supplies products for farmers and vets across New Zealand and Australia and is growing in additional overseas markets. It\u0026rsquo;s a successful business with a strong pipeline of new products and growth plans that are ambitious but grounded.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Just as importantly, Alleva is backing those plans with genuine investment in its systems, people, and infrastructure. That makes this a rare chance to join a business that is building properly for its next stage of growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Senior Leadership Team, you will own Alleva\u0026rsquo;s supply chain across both countries. Your job is to make sure customers get product reliably, while keeping cost and working capital tied up in stock under control. This is a role with real decision-making authority and a genuine voice in the direction of the business.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e NetSuite is in the process of being implemented, so the opportunity now is to optimise it, make it the primary planning record, and move the business off spreadsheets and workarounds. You will also build the team and its capability, run the monthly IBP cycle, and play a key part in assessing new sites as the business grows.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on role \u0026ndash; you will do the production planning and MRP yourself \u0026ndash; with a strong blend of operational, tactical, and strategic work. It suits someone who wants to make an impact and contribute to the bigger picture, not simply run the plan.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn the end-to-end supply chain, including budget and working capital\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRun the monthly IBP cycle, aligning sales, R\u0026amp;D, finance, and operations around one plan\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead demand planning with the NZ and Australian sales teams, maintaining a rolling six-month forecast\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSchedule production with contract manufacturers and run MRP, including supply for new product launches\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimise NetSuite as the primary planning record, with practical dashboards, measures, and planning parameters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove stock turns and reduce aged and excess stock, back orders, and stock-outs while protecting availability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage contract manufacturers, suppliers, 3PL warehouses and freight providers, including dangerous goods\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild and develop the supply chain team, and contribute to the evaluation of new sites\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Skills \u0026amp; Experience Required:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeveral years leading a supply chain, including time at management level\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong experience across demand and supply planning, inventory, procurement, and logistics\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecent hands-on production planning and scheduling, including MRP and ERP materials planning\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced NetSuite or equivalent ERP planning capability; direct NetSuite experience highly regarded\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing contract manufacturers and overseas suppliers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNZ and Australian, or multi-country, supply chain experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA track record of improvements that stuck, from planning processes to dashboards and measures\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTertiary qualified; IBP/S\u0026amp;OP experience, CPIM, CSCP or CILT, and a background in animal health, agrichemicals, pharmaceuticals, or other regulated products all highly regarded (though not essential)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You are a commercially sharp supply chain leader who is as comfortable at the SLT table as you are working through the production schedule. You enjoy the variety of a smaller, growing business, where strategy and hands-on delivery sit side by side.\u003cbr\u003e You don\u0026rsquo;t need a large team or corporate structure around you to deliver. You follow things through, communicate clearly with people at all levels, and want your work to make a visible difference to how the business performs.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0026rsquo;s in it for you\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a chance to own the supply chain in a successful business that is investing to grow, with a seat on the SLT and real influence on the decisions that shape it. You will work directly with the CEO, build a team and capability your way, and get NetSuite working as it should. Flexible start and finish times, plus some work-from-home flexibility, make it work day to day.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive remuneration commensurate with experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome work-from-home flexibility\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible start and finish times\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSeat on the SLT, reporting directly to the CEO\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGenuine investment in systems, people and infrastructure\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Wayne Fry on 021 656 502 or email waynef@huntercampbell.co.nz \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478512\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "