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.
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