Material Planner

About Us

At Lion, we’re all about making the moment mean more. We brew, market and deliver some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands, while building a culture where people can grow, belong and make a real impact.

The Role

Keep production moving across Lion NZ by ensuring the right materials are available at the right time, balancing availability, inventory, supply risk and cost. You’ll join a small, high-performing team responsible for around 1,500 materials across more than 100 suppliers. The team plans and purchases materials such as ingredients, cans, glass, labels, closures, cartons and production consumables.

• Own material availability across your assigned categories, from forecasting and ordering through to delivery
• Partner with suppliers to build strong relationships, improve service and resolve supply challenges
• Optimise inventory to maintain reliable supply while reducing excess, aged and expiring stock
• Respond quickly to shortages and changing production requirements, working with suppliers to minimise disruption
• Build strong category knowledge to anticipate risks, understand supply constraints and make informed decisions
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve planning processes, supplier performance and supply chain efficiency

About You

Experience in planning, sourcing, replenishment, procurement, manufacturing or another relevant areas is welcomed but not essential.

• Build strong relationships and confidently hold suppliers accountable
• Plan ahead and identify supply risks before they impact production
• Prioritise effectively and make sound decisions when demands change
• Use data and systems confidently, with strong attention to detail
• Take ownership and follow through on commitments
• Excel capability, with SAP or similar system experience beneficial

On Offer

• Growth on tap - Whether you’re deepening your craft or exploring something new, Lion offers real opportunities, not just good intentions
• A culture you can feel - Open, inclusive and down-to-earth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and look out for each other
• Flexibility - Win in both your work and personal life, you don’t have to choose
• Wellbeing matters - From mental health support to wellbeing initiatives, we’re committed to helping you feel your best - at work and outside it
• Great perks (yes, including the beer) - Competitive salary, a bar onsite at our office and access to events and experiences that make working in beer pretty special
• Purpose beyond profit - As part of Lion, we’re committed to sustainability and doing the right thing for our communities and the planet
• Iconic brands, real impact - You’ll be working on brands with history and heart, with the chance to make your mark on what comes next

Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can build your supply chain capability, take ownership and help keep some of New Zealand’s most loved brands moving, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape what’s next at Lion.

We’re a certified B Corp, which means we care about people, planet and purpose—not just profit. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the unique perspectives that help us grow and innovate. We intentionally embrace difference and cultivate belonging every day, whether through our investment in our Reconciliation journey through our Innovate RAP, our commitment to gender pay equity or providing progressive people policies.

If you need specific support or accessibility adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know at talentacquisition@lionco.com so we can make sure that your recruitment process is fair and we enable you to shine. This includes tailored support for First Nations people, individuals with disabilities, those who are neurodivergent, and people who identify as transgender or gender diverse as we understand the unique challenges and concerns you may face.