Import & Export Planner and Coordinator

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Detail information about job Import & Export Planner and Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy

Role Overview

A great career opportunity for the Supply Planning and FMCG enthusiast.  

Based on the Sunny Central Coast, our Supply Chain Team are looking for an Import and Export Planner/Coordinator to join their fun loving foodie team.

 Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role is responsible for the Mars Food Australia (MFA) supply chain cross border operations for the BIFG portfolio from global sources, Export to 3rd party customers and Affiliate markets.

 The Import and Export Planner will own the planning and pipelining of cross border logistics strategy for sourcing from multiple sources and exports to markets across the globe.

In addition, the incoming associate will be required to support both cost and growth driven projects and plays a critical role as part of our Activity Management process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of service, cash (inventory), cost (ATS, logistics, NQC) KPI’s for Mars Foods Brought In Finished Goods operations, and delivery to Export & Affiliate stakeholders.
• Functional execution of cross border orders to 3rd Party Customers and Affiliate  markets.
• Lead Activity Management projects for Supply as part of the innovation process to ensure supply capability to satisfy demand ambitions.
• Lead the Feeder process for External Manufacturing as part our S&OP+ efficiency focus.
• Implement Supply Chain management standards in BIFG, Export & Affiliate
• Ensure supply continuity by monitoring and acting upon mid & long term capacity plans and managing sourcing plans with BIFG affiliates and External manufactures.
• Regulatory compliance functional expert to ensure we are informed and meet requirements for import and export activities.
• Network assessment for in and outbound shipments in close cooperation with the GOT team to optimize shipping cost and lead times based on pipeline requirements.
• Manage periodic affiliate reviews for import and export activities and ongoing relationship management.
• 3rd party relationship management with clearing agents and markets customers.

Qualifications & Competencies:
 

• Tertiary qualifications is desirable but not essential
• Analytical and planning skills with previous experience
• Proven cross border operational experience
• SAP, JDA and Excel system knowledge and experience
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and suppliers
• High levels of creativity and problem solving skills
• Sound functional and technical skills
• Excels in a customer focused environment

Who are we?

• Mars Food Australia is one of Australia’s leading food manufacturers based in Berkeley Vale on the NSW Central Coast. Within our growing business, more than 300 people known as Associates create 600 products under iconic food brands, including MasterFoods®, DOLMIO®, KAN TONG® and UNCLE BEN'S®.
• Mars Food’s purpose is to create Better Food Today for a Better World Tomorrow. With a Mars Food product in more than 80% of Australian homes, we aim to make a positive difference to our consumers and communities through tasty, healthy and easy meals that bring people together.
• In 2017, Mars Australia was rated #18 in the BRW Great Place to Work list, awarded for its wellbeing program and associate benefits, professional training and development, recognition culture, volunteerism, employee rewards and research and development.

To Apply

• If you want to join our amazing business- hit apply now!