Kō wai mātou? Who are we?
Zespri is more than simply the world’s single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand’s best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.
He aha te mahi? What's the role?
The Head of Global Optimisation is pivotal in the end-to-end optimisation and allocation of our annual crop from all origins to markets. The purpose of this position is to deliver optimised orchard gate return results within the context of a long-term market-development strategy, combined with annual market and crop conditions.
In this key global role, you will lead a highly capable team that reviews the global annual integrated business plan and associated adjustments following each crop and allocation update. You will empower your team to work cross-functionally and collaboratively, ensuring the development of a feasible and executable business plan. This plan will adapt to changes in crop signals, market conditions, and supply chain constraints, keeping it current and ready for execution by the business.
Key Accountabilities include:
- Lead and enhance Zespri's Best Practice global optimisation and market allocation within IBP systems, driving continuous improvement with an emphasis on standardization and simplification.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration at a senior leadership level with Territory Presidents, Sales, Supply Chain and Operations, and Commercial Finance to ensure cohesive planning and execution.
- Lead a highly capable team who are empowered to make decisions within their functional area.
- Lead the monthly market allocation plan (MAP) and departure plan (SNP) release process, ensuring a summarised report is delivered to the Executive IBP team.
- Provide input, prioritisation guidance, and support decision making to solve significant issues related to supply constraints, market issues, and potential MAP changes.
- Lead the long-term global demand optimisation and allocation process, including oversight of analysis and determination of crop allocation options.
- Define OGR focused analytics to facilitate identifying opportunities for incremental OGR value creation.
Ko wai koe? Who are you?
We are looking for an exceptional candidate with a tertiary qualification in IBP, operations, finance or management and experience in a complex global organisation. You will also have:
- Relevant senior experience across commercial finance, IBP, supply chain or operations functions
- Expertise in IBP and broader operational intersections and processes, to identify continuous improvement opportunities in our current processes and practices
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to execute against strategy
- Excellent leadership and influencing skills
- Experience dealing with different geographies / jurisdictions
- A collaborative and logical approach
- Sound communication and presentation skills.
He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?
Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 850+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.
- Competitive overall remuneration package, including a Short-Term Incentive scheme opportunity
- FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH and the office
- Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day)
- Additional paid volunteer day to volunteer within your community (Volunteer Time)
- Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance
- Group Medical Insurance benefits
- Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking
- Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit!
Tono mai inaianei! Apply Now! Applications close 28 March 2025.
At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process by reaching out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@zespri.com.
