Category Coordinator

Begin your career in supply chain with one of Australia's leaders in fresh produce in Melbourne's west Your new company Operating for over a century, this fresh produce and distribution service operate on a global scale, delivering a single source of supply to a range of tier 1 customers. Spanning across all states in the country, this business prides themselves on their people being the key to their success. As a result of consistent internal team growth, they are currently looking for an enthusiastic Category Coordinator to join their business. Your new role As a Category Coordinator in this organisation, you will:
Coordinate the end-to-end supply of category fresh produce into major Australian supermarkets
Administer weekly price quotes to customers
Regularly communicate inventory levels to supermarkets daily
Work closely with the Customer Service Operations Manager and relevant Section Leaders on chain orders
Liaise regularly with the Category Procurement team and Category Manager to understand supply and demand
Work with growers and warehouse staff to understand needs and develop action plans
Build relationships with produce growers and customers
What you'll need to succeed
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
An innovative and creative nature
Experience in overseeing inventory and distribution in an FMCG environment
A willingness to work collaboratively
Strong customer service skills
An outgoing and confident nature
Understanding of the procurement process
What you'll get in return Along with being a member of an Australian-based global business, you'll also have access to:
A detailed career pathway for development into a Category Manager
$60,000 - $70,000 + Super
WFH flexibility
Opportunities for travel
A mentorship program to ensure new starter support
Regular team events
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to ***********@hays.com.au or call 8616 8430 now. If this role isn't quite right for you and would like to hear more about other opportunities in the Supply Chain and Logistics space, please reach out for a confidential discussion about your career. Share this role with your network and become eligible for a $200 E-gift card through our Hays 'Refer a Friend" Program. Please click here to apply.