Supply Chain Category Manager

Overview

New Zealand Panels Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of decorative interior panel products used by the joinery industry. We also supply high pressure laminates, porcelain and engineered stone benchtop materials along with a range of substrates and stainless-steel products. Specified by New Zealand's top architects and designers, our products can be found in projects built by the country's leading residential and commercial builders. We’re seeking an experienced Supply Chain Category Manager to successfully manage the procurement of materials and be the subject matter expert for specific categories in the organisation. You will partner with, advise, facilitate and collaborate with key stakeholders across the business and externally.

Your responsibilities will include :

Responsibilities

• Reviewing category spend and better allocate resources and manage projects effectively
• Monitor and manage efficient replenishment planning for specific categories
• Provide weekly analysis for key stakeholders
• Adjust plans for demand changes, production or shipping changes and ensure suppliers meet these changes
• Ensure forecasts and plans are completed per business needs
• Manage purchasing decisions to minimise profit impact for inwards freight and cashflow planning
• Manage relationships with key suppliers, involving sharing intelligence, coordinating negotiations and ensuring suppliers meet both procurement and supply planning requirements
• Analyse market and customer data, spend data, and supplier performance to identify opportunities and insights for cost and quality management
• Leading and supporting procurement initiatives and projects across the business

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