Interim Head of Supply Chain

About HelloFresh

Here at HelloFresh, we’re passionate about making dinnertime simply delicious for everyday Kiwis. HelloFresh New Zealand joined the meal kit delivery market in September 2018, as part of the HelloFresh Group now operating across 15 different countries. 

As we continue to deliver fresh, seasonal ingredients and delicious, wholesome recipes to our customers, we see our inspired community of empowered home-cooks continue to grow, and you could be a part of it! 

Are you energetic and motivated with a team focus? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment? If you're looking for a role that lets you make an impact every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

The Head of Supply Chain  is responsible for successful execution of weekly operation and continuous improvement of operational excellence. You would be part of a true start up and the journey of growing HelloFresh in NZ. We are looking for someone who can commit Full-Time.

You will…

• Have end-to-end ownership of the weekly fulfilment operation
• Build scalable processes that allows us to plan our supply chain on multiple time horizons
• Be responsible for managing a team of 7 people across different functions
• Become a subject matter expert in all aspects of HelloFresh’s supply chain management
• Develop metrics and tools that bring visibility into performance, scale easily, and lead to actionable recommendations to improve the quality of our operation
• Ideate and implement strategic cross-functional projects autonomously
• Manage the operational implementation of New Product Development into all aspects of the supply chain
  

You have…

• Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) in Supply Chain, or related; at minimum, high school diploma with no less than 5 years’ relevant experience
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Vendor Management or (food) Manufacturing
• 3+ years of supplier or vendor management, including presentations, negotiations, on-boarding/off-boarding, performance evaluations, etc.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team
• Well-versed in quality systems, food safety regulations, HACCP, SQF, GMPs
• Efficient Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), Google app (Gmail, drive, sheets, etc.), and Tableau capabilities

You are …

• Obsessed with food!
• Autonomous and self motivated
• Passionate about our business
• Ambitious and eager to learn

What you’ll get in return…

• The chance to have a significant impact on one of the fastest-growing global technology companies in an exciting growth phase
• 70% discount off HelloFresh boxes
• Flat hierarchies, constant learning with room for personal growth
• Free access to wellness initiatives such as Headspace and Class Pass 
• HelloFresh Academies - monthly internal learning & development 
• A diverse and vibrant international environment, with offices in 15 countries

Start Date: Immediately Available

Duration: 14 Months Maternity Contract -  You must have the right to work full-time in New Zealand.

Location: Penrose, Auckland

We are committed to building and nurturing an inclusive community for our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other legally protected status.

To put it simply, everyone is welcome at our table.