Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

3h3 hours ago

Opal

Hastings, NZ · Full-time · NZ$130,000 – NZ$160,000

About this role

Opal, part of the Nippon Paper Group, manufactures products you see, touch, and use every day. We are seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to join our Opal Fibre business in Hastings, New Zealand, serving a customer base of recognisable names in FMCG, Retail, and Fresh Produce.

This highly strategic, dynamic role manages a large and complex supply chain and logistics network focused on seasonal stock builds for fresh produce customers. You will oversee warehousing, local and linehaul freight, and container movements while driving standardised processes and strict management for aged stock.

You will hold logistics partners accountable, drive KPI compliance, and resolve freight and invoicing discrepancies. The role offers clear visibility to the senior leadership team and is designed as a direct succession pathway for national supply chain opportunities.

Working with a critical regional hub, you will navigate complex cross-country stock movements, massive 23,000-pallet storage capacities, and direct interactions with major pack houses. If you thrive on building structure out of complexity, this role gives you the autonomy to overhaul 3PL performance and implement data-driven workflows.

Requirements

Strong supply chain and logistics expertise with proven experience managing large-scale warehousing, freight operations, and seasonal inventory builds
Experience within a manufacturing, packaging, or primary industries sector
A track record of stepping into unstructured environments to implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), clear KPIs, and structural stability
Confidence in closely managing external transport and warehousing vendors, identifying and resolving issues, and driving contract compliance
Ability to coach and develop an internal operational team, manage upcoming workforce transitions, and step into site-wide leadership initiatives
Analytical, resilient, and highly collaborative professional who can manage up and across an organization while thriving in a high-volume seasonal environment

Responsibilities

Oversee warehousing, local and linehaul freight, and container movements while driving standardised processes and strict management for aged stock
Hold logistics partners accountable, driving KPI compliance, and resolve freight and invoicing discrepancies
Leverage analytical tools and ordering systems to maintain optimal working capital and budgeted stock
Partner cross-functionally with sales, production planners, and paper mill supply chain teams
Maintain deep relationships with major fresh produce clients
Champion full compliance with HS&E and Chain of Responsibility (COR) legislation
Mentor, train, and build accountability across a team of direct and indirect reports

Benefits

Clear visibility to the senior leadership team
Direct succession pathway for national supply chain opportunities
Autonomy to overhaul 3PL performance, implement data-driven workflows, and reshape regional logistics footprint
Work with a critical regional hub and massive 23,000-pallet storage capacities