Lead supply chain projects in a global FMCG business. Fixed-term opportunity with flexibility, variety and impact.

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

About the role:

Based in Auckland, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the execution of projects from a supply chain and operations perspective. You will be responsible for driving a portfolio of supply chain focussed projects including new product creation, new product development, supply chain optimisation initiatives, and broader business transformation projects.

Working cross-functionally across Supply Chain, Operations, Product Development, Marketing, Finance, and external manufacturing partners, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.

This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide parental leave cover within the team.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

• Leading end-to-end project management for new product launches and supply chain initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Coordinating and influencing cross-functional teams to deliver project outcomes and meet critical deadlines.
• Managing project risks, identifying mitigation strategies, and proactively resolving issues.
• Partnering with internal stakeholders and third-party manufacturers to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitoring project budgets, costs, and performance against agreed objectives.
• Providing regular project updates and communicating progress to key stakeholders across the business.

About you:

You are a highly organised and collaborative project professional with a strong understanding of supply chain operations and a proven track record of delivering complex projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in project management within Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or New Product Development environments.
• Experience working within FMCG, dairy, food manufacturing, or other related industries.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain functions including planning, logistics, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on delivering outcomes.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• A tertiary qualification in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related discipline.

We are committed to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing with leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, ensuring a healthy balance between work and personal life. Our family-friendly culture is designed to support workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page