Obsolescence Project Manager

Fisher & Paykel is one of New Zealand's best-known brands, a global company with a strong heritage. Our New Zealand origins, curious nature and passion to develop products designed around people are core elements that make us unique. 

Driven by our brand values of being real, sustainably minded, generous and curious, as a team we take a collaborative approach, have a culture where ideas are heard, and are united in our leading goal to be the world's most human-centred, #1 premium appliance brand. 

We are now entering a bold new chapter in our journey. Across Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, we are creating a world-class three-site campus: our Global HQ in Penrose, Distribution Centre in East Tāmaki, and landmark Global Experience Centre in Grey Lynn. These hubs connect our people and our purpose, forming a centre of excellence for design, innovation and storytelling in Aotearoa. 

About the role 

We’re looking for a 12-month fixed-term Obsolescence Project Manager to join our Supply Chain team either based in Auckland or Dunedin office. In this role, you will lead and coordinate the management of parts obsolescence across the entire supply chain lifecycle — from concept paper through to end of life. Your focus will be on minimising financial and operational impacts, safeguarding continuity of supply, and ensuring the business can deliver projects on time and in alignment with our strategic values and customer commitments. 

This role requires strong cross-functional influence and leadership, modelling behaviours that reflect F&P’s purpose, values, and our Supply Chain goal to deliver to promise and be a trusted supplier. 

Your main responsibilities: 

• Lead the end-to-end obsolescence process for assigned projects, ensuring clear visibility of risk, drivers, and financial impacts across the supply chain. 

• Contribute to concept papers by facilitating cross-functional discussions to recommend appropriate obsolescence provisioning. 

• Develop and secure approval for project budgets, targets, and mitigation plans that minimise financial exposure. 

• Identify opportunities to reduce obsolescence and drive the required actions. 

• Manage project milestones and reporting, including generating detailed monthly updates and presenting insights to stakeholders. 

• Strengthen cross-functional engagement by being the key point of contact for Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Product Development. 

• Champion continuous improvement by analysing root causes, enhancing processes, and ensuring consistent best-practice approaches across all obsolescence projects. 

This is where you come in  

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a complex manufacturing or supply chain environment, ideally within a global organisation. 

• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, including experience with the S&OP cycle and related activities. 

• Demonstrated analytical capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to interpret financial impacts. 

• Proven experience driving results through cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management. 

• High proficiency in systems usage, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and manage visibility/tracking platforms. 

• Strong process and systems thinking, with the ability to develop effective recommendations across the end-to-end supply chain. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships, influence outcomes, and champion change. 

What we offer 

Along with a competitive salary, flexible working, ongoing development and excellent growth and progression opportunities, as a valued member of our team you’ll enjoy generous discounts on Fisher & Paykel and Haier products, life & disability insurance, discounted medical cover, access to our superannuation scheme, our subsidised staff café, and free car parking when you are on-site.  

Join us on our journey to redefine the future of home appliances and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the world. Apply here online! 

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