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Supply Chain Performance Lead (Global)

Supply Chain Performance Lead (Global)

ZURU ToysAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
12 days ago
Job description

Join ZURU as Supply Chain Performance Lead - optimise, innovate, and elevate logistics on a global scale.

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company : ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise, and more!

Position Overview

You will work cross-functionally with logistics, operations, commercial, and 3PL partners to identify logistics inefficiencies to improve routing, maximise container utilisation, and optimise fulfilment costs down to the SKU level. Your ability to deep dive into numbers, spot trends, and translate findings into executable strategies will be pivotal in driving ZURU’s global logistics competitiveness.

Position Impact

ZURU is on a mission to revolutionise the supply chain through data-driven operational excellence. As Supply Chain Performance Lead, you will be the analytical powerhouse driving cost and performance improvements across our post-production logistics network. This role will focus on transforming data into actionable insights across container packing, global freight, 3PL warehousing, and customer fulfilment operations globally for all ZURU Edge verticals (Beauty, Baby, Pet, Household & Confectionary).

If this sounds like you, read on!

Roles & Responsibilities

Post-Production Supply Chain Analysis & Optimisation

  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of end-to-end post-production logistics costs, covering every step from factory pack-out through to final delivery at retailer distribution centers.
  • Evaluate container packing efficiency, identifying opportunities to maximise container fill rates and reduce underutilized space.
  • Evaluate pallet build efficiency, identifying opportunities to optimise pallet TiHi, and positively influencing container packing, as well as warehousing storage footprint.
  • Analyse global freight costs across shipping trade lanes, assessing factors such as routing efficiency, carrier performance, and cost per unit shipped.
  • Review warehousing costs, including inbound handling, storage, and fulfilment activities (pick & pack), ensuring operational processes are cost-effective and scalable.
  • Investigate transport spend, including drayage, line-haul, and last-mile delivery to customer DCs, to pinpoint inefficiencies and drive cost-per-order reductions.
  • Translate cost data into actionable insights, supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the logistics network.
  • Conduct SKU-level cost-to-serve analysis to identify cost drivers and optimisation levers.

KPI & Dashboard Improvements

  • Collaborate with ZURU’s in-house data team to continually improve dashboards used to track key logistics metrics such as OTIF, cost per order / unit, warehouse productivity, and container utilisation.
  • Establish a KPI framework for continuous monitoring of cost and service performance globally.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Collaborate with internal teams (Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance) and external logistics partners to drive alignment on optimisation initiatives.
  • Support commercial teams with logistics cost insights to inform pricing and margin strategies.
  • Data-Driven Decision Support
  • Translate complex datasets into clear, actionable recommendations for the logistics leadership team.
  • Build business cases quantifying the impact of proposed supply chain improvements
  • Skills & Experience

  • You have 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Operations Analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Array formulas).
  • Hands-on experience with BI tools (Power BI / Tableau) and data visualisation
  • Understanding of logistics operations workflow - container optimisation, freight cost structures, 3PL operations, and fulfilment processes.
  • Strong analytical mindset with a keen eye for identifying cost inefficiencies and operational bottlenecks.
  • Proficiency in interpreting rate cards and conducting detailed cost-to-serve analysis.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to influence cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Exposure to high-volume, fast-paced supply chain environments is a strong advantage.
  • You studied business, supply chain, logistics, business analytics, or related field and have genuine excitement and interest in operations excecllence
  • You are excited to contribute to our office culture! (our office is in Auckland)
  • ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group has rapidly grown and now spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge (consumer goods) and ZURU Tech (construction).

    Known for its cutting-edge software and world-leading automation and manufacturing systems, ZURU has over 5,000 team members in over 30 global locations, making it perfectly placed to continue building its reputation as one of the fastest-growing and most disruptive companies in the world.

    At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

    At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

    Get to know us a little better by checking out @lifeatzuru on Instagram or

    What We Offer

  • Culture for Growth
  • Global Opportunities
  • Surrounded by an A Player Team
  • ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow
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