The company: We’re proud to be partnering with the charity Foodbank Australia who are countries largest food relief organisation to find their new General Manager – Supply Chain. They provide more than 70% of the food rescued for food relief organisations nation-wide. Last year, they sourced the equivalent of 92 million meals for their charity partners and school breakfast programs nationwide, providing food relief to more than a million people each month.
The Role: Reporting to the Group CEO the General Manager will lead the National Supply Chain, leading a team to who are responsible for food and grocery sourcing, through developing relationships with Member States as well as Suppliers, and thinking creatively to ensure that the charity is able to continue to operate and provide meals for those in need. The role will also have accountability for shaping the logistics and transport model, and working on continuous improvement initiatives to drive stronger partnerships and better outcomes for Foodbank Australia.
The Person: We are looking for a strong Supply Chain leader with expertise in logistics, supplier management and strategic sourcing in Food, FMCF or similar. You will have a proven track record of forging strong working partnerships and be strategic in approach with solid experience of how commercial food supply chains operate. Being a hands-on, directive and supportive leader, collaborative and team player, and having a positive, can-do, will do attitude, is key to success in this role.
The benefits
1. Be part of an organisation supporting those in need across Australia
2. Opportunities to learn and develop in the role
3. Competitive salary package and benefits
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