_{06th October, 2026}

Farm gate to customer. Every product, every step, every deadline. Keep it all in step.

C.K. Import-Export Company NZ Limited is looking for a Production Planner and Supply Chain Officer to join its team in Te Awamutu.

It’s a growing primary-sector food manufacturer, exporting mainly to China and Southeast Asia. You’ll own production planning and connect production with sales. With the deer velvet peak season running through to February/March, you’ll hit the ground running.

What you’ll do

• Build and manage production schedules to capacity, cost and quality targets
• Forecast demand and provide a longer-term operational outlook
• Shape how SAP adds value, looking after master data, inventories and bills of materials
• Coordinate supply chain activity, packaging suppliers and dispatch
• Work with QA to meet traceability, MPI and export market requirements

A bit more about you

• Production planning experience in manufacturing, with strong forecasting skills
• Hands-on ERP experience. SAP is strongly preferred, with training available
• Food or primary industry manufacturing experience and QA knowledge
• A clear communicator who manages customer expectations with confidence
• Practical, resilient and flexible when deadlines move
• Bonus: team leadership, or health and safety experience or knowledge of exporting to Asia

This role is a first step into leadership, with one direct report. Show good judgement, grit and a knack for leading people, and there's room to grow. No egos, no corporate fluff, just a team that gets the job done and enjoys it.

The finer details

• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with additional hours during peak season
• Location: Te Awamutu, Waikato
• Remuneration is negotiable based on experience 
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Application deadline: 27 October 2026. Shortlisting will occur while the advert is open, so first in, first served.

How to apply
Ready to keep production and sales in step? Apply now with your resume and a cover letter via our jobs board, www.jobs.betterhrco.nz   

C.K. Import-Export Company NZ Limited looks forward to growing with you.

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to reference checks and a Ministry of Justice criminal record check. Candidates must be based in New Zealand to be considered. Please no applications from offshore candidates.

C.K. Import-Export Company NZ Limited holds Immigration NZ employer accreditation and welcomes applications from those who require an Accredited Employer Work Visa, provided they are already in New Zealand and have New Zealand work experience.

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement mentioned above?
At Better HR Co., we are dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplaces and boardrooms, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with everything we have shared above, we encourage you to apply anyway.

For more information or to arrange a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact the team via hello@betterhrco.nz.

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