Demand Planning Manager, NAM

Who are we? Kō wai mātou?

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.

We are seeking a Demand Planning Manager – North America (NAM) to sit at the heart of our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process - leading the development, alignment, and execution of market demand plans across North America.

Based in Newport Beach, you’ll partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to translate market insights into clear, actionable forecasts that enable strong commercial and operational outcomes.

• Leading the creation and maintenance of demand plans, balancing short-term execution with long-term planning horizons
• Partnering with Sales to co-create demand signals, incorporating customer insights, promotions, and market trends
• Facilitating weekly and monthly IBP cycles, ensuring alignment and sign-off from market leadership
• Collaborating with Supply Planning to manage demand execution and respond to supply constraints
• Driving forecast performance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement across planning cycles
• Acting as a key link between market teams and Global IBP, ensuring consistency and clear communication
• Owning demand planning master data within SAP IBP to support accurate and effective planning

With a background in supply chain or demand planning and experience working in complex, fast‑paced environments, you bring both analytical strength and strong stakeholder influence.

• Around 8+ years’ experience in supply chain or demand planning, with a solid understanding of planning processes
• Strong experience with S&OP / IBP processes and their financial and operational impacts
• Proven ability to translate data into insights and drive decisions
• Experience with planning tools and systems (SAP IBP preferred)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative, proactive approach with a strong drive for results and continuous improvement

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 making it happen, creating real connections, and leaving a legacy. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.

• The base salary for this position is between $102,000 - $131,000 USD plus a performance-based short-term incentive scheme (for employees who meet the eligibility criteria) and benefits. Please note that individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, performance and work location.
• FlexWELL flexible work ethos; WFH & the office.
• Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day).
• Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days).
• Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance.
• Group Medical Insurance benefits.

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.