In Australia, the J.R. Simplot Company's core operations are food manufacturing and agriculture, encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood and sauce operations.We supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand's major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot's Global Food business.With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focused on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood.Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.Culture and BenefitsAt Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World.We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it.We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:Respect for ResourcesSpirit of InnovationPassion for PeopleWe embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion.We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered.We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow.We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.The PerksFlexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programsDiverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development SupportEmployee Reward and Recognition ProgramBonus incentives and discounted Health InsuranceSensory Club Program – Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessionsNovated Car Leasing AgreementsIncome Protection InsuranceOpportunity to purchase additional annual leaveSimplot in Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face-to-face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members.This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office / Wednesday being a set 'connect day' where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.About our roleWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Operations Manager to join our team on a 12 month contract, covering a period of maternity leave.This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, based in our office in Mentone.The purpose of this role is to develop & embed the role of Marketing Operations across the APAC region to ensure our teams are informed, connected, and engaged; operating as a key Change Champion for the business and enabling the Commercial teams to operate seamlessly and efficiently with core processes, systems and governance.What you will doDrive continuous improvement and simplify Marketing operations across the APAC region, ensuring alignment and engagement with key stakeholders in IT, Marketing, Sales, and FinanceChampion change initiatives to enhance cross-functional collaboration and efficiency, working with North American teams to optimize processes, systems, and governance for the Commercial TeamsRepresent APAC Commercial on global and local project teams, ensuring regional interests are prioritized and key stakeholders are engaged and updatedWork with external partners to develop industry-leading materials and best practices, ensuring alignment with company standardsCentralize and drive awareness of key activities (e.g., Marketing campaigns, NPI launches, pricing, and product news) to improve engagement and communication across teamsDevelop and govern processes for managing product information, ensure product maintenance on customer portals, and launch the Highspot tool in Australia to streamline marketing content managementCollaborate with Asia and APAC market teams to assess marketing operations and communications needs, identifying opportunities to connect the region and enhance local effortsWork with teams to establish best practices, determining what can be centralized and what should remain localized for maximum impactAbout youBachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related fieldsStrong communication skills to engage stakeholders and ensure clear distribution of key activities and updatesProven leadership and initiative, capable of making autonomous decisions and driving cross-functional alignmentExtensive project management experience, managing multiple initiatives, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlinesExperience in marketing operations with a focus on campaigns, product launches, and process optimizationCross-regional experience, particularly in APAC, with the ability to adapt global strategies to local market needsAbility to drive change management and implement new tools, processes, and improvements across teamsStrong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to measure performance and identify optimization opportunitiesProficiency in marketing systems; Highspot, Salesforce, Microsoft Project, Power BI, SKUvantageIf this sounds like you, then please apply online now.Applications close Friday 6th December.Suitable candidates will be contacted prior to closing date.Job Requisition ID: 20503Travel Required: NoneLocation(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - MelbourneCountry: AustraliaSimplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you.If you require technical assistance, please email us at ****** #J-18808-Ljbffr