FPA Distribution Planner

Fisher & Paykel is an iconic New Zealand brand with a global presence and a proud local heritage. Our origins continue to shape a culture grounded in curiosity, innovation, and a commitment to designing products around the people who use them. 

Guided by our values of being trusted, sustainably minded, innovative, generous, and curious, we foster a collaborative environment where ideas are openly shared, challenged, and refined. Together, we are focused on a clear ambition: to be the world's most human-centred appliance brand. 

We are now entering a bold new chapter in our journey. Across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, we are creating a world-class three-site campus: our Global HQ in Penrose, Distribution Centre in East Tāmaki, and landmark Global Experience Centre in Grey Lynn. These hubs connect our people and our purpose, forming a centre of excellence for design, innovation and storytelling in Aotearoa. 

About the role | Penrose, Auckland 

We're looking for a Distribution Planner to join our NZ Distributor business in Auckland. 

Reporting to the Distribution Planning Manager, you'll be responsible for executing short-term supply and distribution planning activities across an assigned portfolio of products. You'll work closely with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales Operations and Commercial teams to maintain stock availability, manage inventory risks, and support exceptional customer service outcomes. 

This role operates within the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) horizon, focusing on immediate and short-term planning decisions that keep our supply chain running smoothly. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Execute Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and manage stock allocation across distribution centres. 

• Monitor inventory availability and proactively identify potential stock shortages. 

• Develop mitigation plans for supply risks including shipping delays and supply constraints. 

• Manage stock transfers between branch locations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. 

• Track sell-through performance and partner with Demand Planning to optimise replenishment decisions. 

• Coordinate inbound inventory movements from ports to warehouses. 

• Support inventory health by managing excess, obsolete and slow-moving stock risks. 

• Maintain short-term supply visibility and communicate risks and actions to stakeholders. 

• Collaborate across supply chain, commercial and finance teams to support business objectives. 

What We're Looking For 

You'll bring: 

• Experience in supply chain planning, distribution planning, inventory management or a related operational role. 

• Strong analytical capability with confidence interpreting inventory and supply data. 

• Knowledge of planning frameworks such as S&OP, S&OE or similar integrated planning processes. 

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple systems and technologies. 

• Experience with ERP, inventory management or planning systems. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving capability and attention to detail. 

What we offer 

Our environment is designed to allow people to thrive. Our culture is one in which our people can constantly develop, working alongside a team of talented and skilled professionals. At Fisher & Paykel you will have opportunities for growth and exposure to a variety of things within a global organisation.  

You will be part of a team-based culture that offers great development opportunities, a challenging and supportive work environment, leading technology, hybrid working arrangements, work/life balance, competitive remuneration, superannuation scheme, an on-site subsidised cafeteria, and free car parking and on-site gym.