AddressAbout Us
Fletcher International Exports (FIE) is a large wholly, Australian family owned and operated diversified company in the agribusiness sector.
FIE’s assets and operations stretch from large farms into meat processing, logistics, export and marketing operations. FIE’s traded products are a diverse group of agri-products from meat, wool, pet-food, skins and co-products, to cotton, grains and pulses.
FIE prides itself on its family culture, high quality of product and can-do commitment to service of our customers.
About the Role
Fletcher International is seeking a dedicated Livestock Coordinator to join the Livestock team based in Western Australia for our Albany/Narrikup processing site. This opportunity would suit someone who has grown up and been involved within the sheep industry and who is keen to develop their skills in logistics, transport coordination and livestock buying with an innovative, global business.
Initially, the role be supporting the Livestock Coordinator in their responsibilities for:
- Scheduling of stock deliveries; allocating loads to trucking companies based on availability, cost and configurations.
- Management of unforeseen changes in trucking schedules (breakdowns, natural events etc.)
- Keeping management informed of live position.
- Calculation and information sharing of livestock related costings.
- Visiting stockyards with delivery sheets/liaising with head stockperson.
- Liaising with production managers and internal farm managers.
- Liaising with external farmers on issues such as requests to sell stock, change delivery days, enquiries on price and requirements.
- Animal welfare compliance and liaising with onsite vet as required.
- Advising buyers of current position bought forward and discuss any issues (orders, specifications, lines etc.)
- Other pastoral practices and farming tasks (hands-on)
You will be a part of a small collaborative Livestock Team who have together over 60 years’ extensive knowledge and experience in working with our company and the sheep industry and Western Australian Operations and you will also have both the opportunity to have training at our WA Feedlot.
About You
It is essential that you have the following experience/skills:
- Excellent communication skills, and relationship orientated.
- Positive attitude.
- Being able to work as part of a team.
- Willing to learn from Livestock Buyers to purchase suitable lambs / sheep to meet our process needs.
- Integral reputation within the livestock producer community.
- Customer / relationship orientated.
- Motivated and organised with a hands-on approach.
- Respect and care for animals and their welfare.
- Flexible and openness to learn.
- Current Drivers Licence.
- Good computer literacy skills and ability to pick up new systems.
We are offering a competitive salary, within our privately Australian-owned business, if you are looking for an opportunity to work and learn, in a fast-paced, team orientated environment offering great career development and opportunities, we encourage you to apply today.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
