Planning, Reporting And Process Improvement Lead

Planning, Reporting and Process Improvement Lead

Fiordland Lobster Company is dedicated to the sustainable fishing and live export of wild-caught Southern Rock Lobster (New Zealand crayfish).

35 years after its creation, the company remains New Zealand's largest exporter of high-quality lobster — a business built on excellence, innovation, and long-term partnerships.

Based in Rolleston, this role reports to the Head of Supply Chain and will play a pivotal part in optimising planning, reporting, and business processes across the end-to-end supply chain.

You'll work cross-functionally to drive efficiency, improve visibility, and enable data-led decision-making that supports Fiordland Lobster's continued growth and operational excellence.

This position suits an analytically minded and influential supply chain or operations professional who thrives on problem-solving, collaboration, and driving tangible improvement in complex, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

Business Partnering & Reporting : Deliver insightful monthly reviews, dashboards, and analytical tools that support data-driven decision-making and empower a self-service reporting culture.

Process Improvement : Champion continuous improvement across processes, systems, and reporting accuracy, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and operational performance.

Supply Chain Planning : Lead and optimise Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) activities across supply, demand, resource, and transport functions.

Process Design & Transformation : Review, simplify, and digitise core operational processes — developing SOPs, workflows, and embedding lean principles to achieve operational excellence.

Asset Management : Develop and implement integrated asset management strategies for plant, fleet, and equipment, supporting lifecycle optimisation and digitisation initiatives.

Supply Chain Roadmap : Support the Head of Supply Chain in delivering roadmap projects and initiatives that drive long-term capability and improvement.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in supply chain or operations planning, reporting, or process improvement in a complex operating environment (5+ years).

Strong analytical and financial capability, with experience developing tools, dashboards, and insights for business performance.

Demonstrated experience driving change through influence and cross-functional collaboration.

Broad exposure to IBP and S&OP frameworks, with a passion for continuous improvement.

Working knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma, process automation, and digital transformation tools.

Excellent communication skills, high EQ, and the ability to manage stakeholders across all levels.

Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related discipline.

What's In It For You?

Join a respected and growing New Zealand exporter with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.

Play a key role in shaping the digital and process transformation of a dynamic supply chain.

Work alongside passionate industry professionals who value collaboration, improvement, and operational excellence.

Competitive remuneration, career growth opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.

If you are an analytical, improvement-focused supply chain professional ready to lead change and make a difference, this could be just the opportunity you have been looking for.

If this opportunity is of interest, please submit your CV by following the link below.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Wayne Fry on

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and ManufacturingIndustries : Staffing and Recruiting

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