Materials Scheduler

  • All Posting Locations: Hastings, Hawke's Bay, NZ
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: April 30, 2025
  • Ref#: R-92520

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About the Role

Job Description

Materials Scheduler

  • Opportunities for professional development and training to enhance your skills and knowledge

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for career growth and development

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Join the Kraft Heinz Team as a Materials Scheduler!

Are you a detail-oriented and organised individual with a passion for supply chain? Do you want to join a global food company with a rich history of innovation and excellence? We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Materials Scheduler to join our team at Heinz Wattie's King St (NZ), where you'll play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production line.

The Company

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

Key position responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Purchase materials needed for production, ensuring timely delivery and minimising inventory investment

  • Create and manage purchase orders, expediting or de-expediting as needed to meet production schedules

  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

  • Follow up with suppliers on deliveries, resolving any issues or discrepancies

  • Analyse and report on inventory levels, providing transparency on results to stakeholders

  • Collaborate with suppliers, operations, and other teams to discuss performance, address issues, and plan for future needs

  • Troubleshoot and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring accurate payment to suppliers

  • Plan and coordinate materials for new product launches, minimizing waste and ensuring smooth production

  • Develop, document, and maintain policies and procedures related to materials planning

  • Work closely with various teams, including Inwards Goods, Production Planners, Accounts Payable, and Logistics, to ensure seamless supply chain operations

About you:

  • A highly motivated and experienced Materials Scheduler with a passion for supply chain management

  • Strong foundation in business, logistics, or supply chain management, with a relevant industry or tertiary qualification (e.g. APICS CPIM or CIPSA)

  • Prior experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment

  • Proficient in using ERP systems and MRP theory and practice

  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, with basic skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think logically and mathematically

  • Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders

  • Full working rights in New Zealand

Benefits of working with us:

  • Pay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary package

  • Parental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregivers

  • Leave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter

  • Great Place to Work certification in Australia

  • In House Training Programs

  • Corporate Discount Programs & Novated Leasing

Ready to make an Impact?

If you're passionate about Materials & Inventory within a manufacturing environment, eager to learn, and enjoy working in a team environment, please submit your application. We'll be reviewing applications as they come in, and may close the ad early, so submit your application today to take the first step towards an exciting new opportunity.

Location(s)

King Street

 

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Digital at Kraft Heinz

The
Builders

Our Digital team empowers every aspect of our business.

Discovering what’s next in food using Python, Azure ML and Alteryx. Building and designing apps. Improving our supply chain.

We’re bringing agility to beloved brands across the globe — making life delicious for our customers and communities, today and tomorrow.

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HR at Kraft Heinz

The
Facilitators

People are what makes Kraft Heinz great. Today. And tomorrow.

In Human Resources, we’re finding and developing great talent to continue our legacy. We’re here for every colleague, for their performance and their wellbeing.

Together, we’re helping everyone to grow their own way.

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Manufacturing at Kraft Heinz

The
Makers

Our Manufacturing team is a fully-integrated end-to-end supply chain. We’re the backbone of Kraft Heinz. The people behind the products, delivering the highest quality and value.

Whether you’re a seasoned manufacturing veteran or new to the world of plants, there’s tons of opportunity for career growth and development.

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Marketing at Kraft Heinz

The
Strategizers

Our Marketing team are the voice of our consumers. Connecting the right people, to the right products, with the right messages and campaigns.

We’re the architects of category growth, making sure our brands are front and center — winning the battle for attention in the minds of people everywhere.

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R&D at Kraft Heinz

The
Creators

Our Research and Development team creates high-quality products that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Innovation is what gets us up in the morning!

Whether you want to develop your technical skills or grow as a people manager, there’s a place for you here to advance your career.

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Sales at Kraft Heinz

The
Connectors

Our Sales team drives multibillion dollar distribution strategies. And we do this across channels and across the whole world!

We thrive wherever consumers can meet iconic and innovative brands — in retail, on-trade, and B2B. We’re the closest people to our customers, getting our products to the right people, in the right places.

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our people

“Kraft Heinz doesn’t just talk about their values, they live it every day.”

Traci
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Hear from
our people

“The best is yet to come at Kraft Heinz. I’ve experienced the launch of a new purpose, new vision and values. Now I’m seeing all of those things truly take shape and that is very exciting.”

Michael
Associate Director Pension

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Hear from
our people

“The best thing about working at Kraft Heinz are the benefits and opportunities for growth and career development.”

Manetta
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About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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