Openway Food Co. is the home of Red Tractor Foods, Table of Plenty and Keep It Cleaner brand which are loved by thousands of Australians. With a mission to create food that nourishes generations, we will continue to grow our stable of brands so we can make great tasting, better for you foods accessible to everyone. Our sales and marketing hub is based in Cremorne with our manufacturing site in Clayton South.As a certified B Corp, we are dedicated to driving a positive impact and using our business as a force for good. We’re on the hunt for passionate, innovative, and talented people who want to be part of our exciting journey and grow with us.About The RoleOur Marketing & Innovation team currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Project Development/Management professional to lead the project management for our co-manufacturing business. This is a diverse role, working across our two sites.As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for cultivating relationships with our Private Label and B2B customers, ensuring prioritization and delivery of their product activities in line with expectations. You will leverage your project management and customer service skills to best service our current customers as well as develop new relationships. This is a great opportunity to really make a difference and elevate the project management for B2B and Private Label customers, within a business focused on growth within the health-food sector.Your responsibilities will include:Business Development: Sourcing and securing new products to be manufactured at our Clayton South site, growing and flourishing our existing and potential future customer relationships, delivering exceptional customer service, leading activity management for co-manufacturing projects within Openway gate process.Project Leadership and Activity Management: Leading the activity management of all the B2B and private label projects, build collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to develop engaging and high performing projects, capital expenditure planning based on future customer plans and activity prioritization.Customer Management: Annual customer planning for the co-manufacturing portfolio, regular customer meetings both internally and externally ensuring clear communication for customers regarding their range of products.Forecasting demand: Monthly demand review updating, sourcing initial forecasts for NPD/EPD and collaborating with Supply Planning Manager and Sale Director.About YouYou will have proven experience working in a Project Development or Project Manager role, within the FMCG Industry.Your skills and experience will include:Tertiary qualifications in Business, Marketing, Project Management or Food ScienceBusiness development and sales experience (highly advantageous)Knowledge of and experience in the Stage Gate processKnowledge of NPD CommercialisationA can-do, problem-solving attitudeConfidence in leading and influencing project teamsYou will bring to the team your passion, energy, and ability to work collaboratively to elevate our Private Label & B2B customers and service delivery to new and exciting places.What we can offer youThe opportunity to operate in a values-led workplace focused on transparency, collaboration, progressive, responsible and grounded thinking and practicesA competitive remuneration packagePersonal and professional developmentThis is an exciting opportunity to join an awesome team, focused on driving growth within the health food sector. Openway Food Co is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is able to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.For more information on Openway Food Co, please visit our website:https://openwayfood.com.au/Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMarketing, Project Management, and Business DevelopmentFood and Beverage Manufacturing and Wholesale Food and Beverage
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