Supply Chain Manager (Livestock)

The CompanyOur market leading client require the skills of an experienced Livestock Supply Chain Manager to manage the strategic planning and daily movement of their large, complex livestock operation. The ideal person will come with a depth of knowledge and experience in livestock and have the ability to drive this function for our client, managing a small team to drive effective and efficient movement of livestock. Role is based in Australia and the company will offer relocation support. The role:  Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Manage our clients national livestock operation including their farmers, locations, pricing structure, behaviour, and seasonality. Develop close relationship with the Livestock providers. Manage long term planning. Explore short term / spot market opportunities. Create and implement livestock strategy. In alignment with Operations and SO&P team, develop strategies to best fulfil the production capacities and sales requirements. Monitor and manage site-based Supplier PerformanceManage external 3PL providers to ensure operational Excellence.   Your background:  Previous experience within livestock is essential. Strong demonstrable experience with strategic planning, supplier relationship management, carrier management and forecasting.

Ability to articulate key metrics and root causes of performance to stakeholdersStrong computer skillsDemonstrated ability to identify and overcome barriers to successStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly and succinctly present technical concepts to non-technical groupsAbility to identify, foster and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholdersProven ability to work collaboratively within and across teamsDemonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse teamGood conflict resolution skills with the ability to respond to a range of challenging behavioursSelf-motivated, can ‘think on your feet’ and have a calming nature What's on Offer?This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional to join a market leading business with multiple avenues of career growth.

The role is financially rewarding and also gives you the opportunity to drive the businesses Livestock division autonomously. For More information contact Martyn at Blackbook Executive on +61 (0) 3 9823 7416