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Heineken · Auckland, NZ

# National Demand Planning Manager

Auckland, NZ Manager or lead 

Listed on Heineken’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Heineken’s careers site →](https://theheinekencompany-rmk.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/NewZealand/job/Auckland-National-Demand-Planning-Manager-2025/1442092133/)

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## Job description

### Location

Otahuhu, Auckland Contract: Full Time – Permanent About the Role As the National Demand Planning Manager, you will lead the demand planning function and drive commercial alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain. In this strategic position, you will take ownership of the monthly Demand Review meetings, actively challenging commercial bias to ensure our plans are anchored by robust, data-backed insights.

Crucially, this role involves directly managing and mentoring a Demand Planner, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and capability building within the function. Covering both the New Zealand and export markets across an 18‑month planning horizon, you will leverage your understanding of NZ FMCG dynamics to elevate our S&OP maturity, reduce forecast bias, and strengthen overall inventory and product availability.

### What you will do
- Lead the monthly demand planning cycle and deliver accurate sales forecasts
- Work with cross‑functional teams to align business and planning needs
- Produce insights and scenario models to support decision‑making
- Improve forecast accuracy and inventory outcomes
- Manage and enhance planning systems and tools
- Support product range and SKU optimisation What you will bring
- Proven experience in senior-level demand planning and forecasting, coupled with a deep understanding of New Zealand FMCG market dynamics and customer landscapes.

Strong communication and stakeholder management capability, with the confidence and capability to influence commercial teams and senior business leaders, and challenge assumptions Experience with trade promotion systems is an advantage. Ability to lead cross functional processes and collaborate effectively. Strong analytical skills, including high competency in Power BI, advanced Excel, and enterprise-level forecasting systems.

Relevant tertiary qualification in supply chain, business, economics, or a related field. About us When you join DB Breweries, you become part of the global HEINEKEN whānau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute ideas, learn, and grow. As one of the world's leading beer and cider companies, operating across more than 70 countries, we bring together great people, iconic brands, and a passion for winning in the market.

### We offer

Free health, life, and income protection insurance 5% employer KiwiSaver contribution Competitive annual bonus scheme Monthly product allowance Employee discounts across Star Hospitality venues Enjoyment of Life Leave – an additional paid day each year Generous parental leave provisions Wellbeing support and counselling services A positive, inclusive culture with genuine opportunities for growth and development Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and help shape the future of demand planning at DB Breweries.

### Please note

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Auckland, NZ[Apply on Heineken’s careers site →](https://theheinekencompany-rmk.jobs.hr.cloud.sap/NewZealand/job/Auckland-National-Demand-Planning-Manager-2025/1442092133/)

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