Job Description
Your Employer
Our client has been operating since 1904 and grown to become one of Australia's largest packers & exporters of fresh citrus.
They pack and market a full range of citrus fruit sourced from more than 120 growers in the horticultural regions of Sunraysia, Riverland and Riverina to destinations around the world. Their unparalleled experience in the industry has also enabled them to diversify from marketing solely citrus to becoming an exporter of a wide range of fruits.
Your Role
The Retail Supply Manager is a key role within this business, working alongside the Sales & Marketing team to seek opportunities and maximise existing business associated with the sale and movement of packed fresh produce into retailers in Australia and overseas.
From developing a customer base into retailers globally to assisting in refining the company's domestic and export marketing plans, you'll be representing the company in all dealings, whilst applying the highest level of integrity.
Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Manage fruit trading and related activities consistent with agreed strategy and in compliance with all company policies
- Liaise with the company's approved transport providers, as required
- Ensure the necessary documentation for each dispatch is completed, working with internal systems and support staff as required
- Monitor the age of all packed stock and work with the Sales team in minimising aged stock in cool storage
- Receive and manage product quality complaints in accordance with the company's claims policy
- Ensure customers trade within agreed terms and conditions and follow up where required
We are looking for a leader with well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, who has extensive experience in a similar role in the fresh produce market or FMCG.
You will utilise your communication skills to liaise effectively with customers, suppliers and staff, whilst understanding their requirements.
To be considered for the role, it is important that you can address the following:
- Seeks to understand the needs of the business and acts to resolve these needs
- Understands and respects the confidential nature of business dealings
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with large supermarket chains
- Well-developed work planning and organisation skills and demonstrated ability to address fluctuating work demands and changing priorities
- A work ethic that allows you to deliver on the high expectations required from the position during peak season and assist with external trade during the summer months
- Competence with computer applications
- Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills
Agri Talent provides permanent recruitment and executive search services exclusively for Australian & New Zealand agribusiness. We combine a proven, process-driven approach with the most extensive digital network in agriculture to find your permanent people.
For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Marcela Rocha-Lima - Recruitment Consultant - on .
Key Job Info
- AU$150000 - AU$180000 per annum + Super
- Be part of one of Australia's largest packers & exporters of fresh citrus
- Excellent opportunity to further expand your network
- Maximise sales of packed fresh produce into retailers in Australia & overseas