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Form of workDo you want a high-flying corporate career working for Australia’s largest ready-made meal manufacturer, servicing diverse industries including aviation and retail?
We have exciting opportunity for an experienced Planning Manager to join our senior management team.
Reporting to the Manager Procurement & Distribution, this role will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing and production environment at snapfresh by providing critical customer and supply chain planning support.
The key to success in this role is the ability to establish productive working relationships with key customer representatives, and to respectfully negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes that ensure delivery of agreed customer requirements.
What are your responsibilities?
- Work with the Production Manager and Procurement Manager to establish frameworks around production capability including active production days, shifts, halal/non-halal and export requirements.
- Manage and run forward forecast for meal requirements using corporate data and BI to ensure there is no over-production or under-production.
- Manage inventory levels and analyse and report on inventory movements by port/warehouse and active locations.
- Work with senior management to manage procurement activities including product sampling, benchmarking, supplier communications, price negotiations and specification management.
- Write effective business proposals, negotiate with stakeholders, and draft and review contracts and supplier agreements, seeking specialist input from legal and finance as required.
- Monitor and advise on new tenders, changes in key customer staff, and potential loss of business, and keep relevant dnata catering staff and managers informed.
For a full list of your key responsibilities, please refer to the role description attached to this advertisement.
What do you need to be successful in securing this role?
- Proven experience in catering, food and airline industry is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of food specifications, technical requirements, global IATA food standards, quality assurance requirements is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of international regulations and standards related to meal exporting is an advantage.
- Demonstrated history of accepting personal accountability for the delivery of results.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Free onsite car parking and staff meals.
- Flexibility to work between the Crestmead and Brisbane airport locations (as agreed with your Manager).
- Access to our corporate LinkedIn Learning account.
- Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that are committed to excellence.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources.
About Us:
We are Australia’s leading readymade meal manufacturer, providing full-service large volume catering solutions for a diverse range of customers across aviation, retail, health & aged care, correctional facilities, and export markets. Based in Crestmead, Queensland, we produce more than 240 million meals every year.
Sister brand of dnata catering & retail and marhaba, together we deliver extensive service capabilities across inflight catering and retail, food manufacturing, and airport lounge management.
Parent company dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers. Offering ground handling, cargo, travel, and inflight catering and retail services, dnata ensures the aviation industry operates smoothly and efficiently.
Want to know more about snapfresh? Visit our website https://shop.snapfresh.com.au/
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!
To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume and a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.
http://dnatacatering.expr3ss.com/home
