Agronomy Logistics Coordinator

Snackbrands Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Retailer Discounts

Onsite Parking + EV charging

Wellbeing Days

Job summary

Snackbrands Australia, part of Intersnack Group, is seeking an organised Agronomy Logistics Coordinator to oversee the end-to-end supply flow from paddock to factory at Orchard Hills and collaborate with growers, transport providers and production teams.

Based predominantly onsite at Orchard Hills with occasional work-from-home, the role focuses on coordinating supply schedules, ensuring compliance, and using data to support efficient factory operations while strengthening grower relationships

Qualifications

• A degree in Agronomy, Supply chain management or a related discipline.
• Experience in logistics planning, agriculture engagement or agricultural supply chain operations.
• Understanding of crop production cycles, farming practices and product quality.
• Strong coordination, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and administrative skills, with confidence working with data and systems.
• An understanding of logistics, transport compliance and Chain of Responsibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Grower Support: Work alongside field managers and growers to support supply management, agronomic practices and product quality.
• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate transport providers, monitor deliveries and adjust schedules to manage changing production demands, weather and transport delays.
• Supply Planning: Develop and manage delivery schedules, aligning grower supply, harvesting and transport with factory production requirements.
• Administration & Data: Maintain accurate supply records, analyse data, manage receival documentation and process delivery approvals and deductions through D365.
• Quality & Compliance: Support quality assurance, accreditation, product testing, biosecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Chain of Responsibility: Help ensure safe and compliant transport operations, including driver fatigue management, load restraint and transport provider requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across growers, transport providers, agronomy and factory teams to resolve issues and keep everyone informed

Skills

Logistics coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Agronomy or related field

Job description

Snackbrands Australia is part of Intersnack Group, a private German snack food company founded in 1968. Although internationally owned we are still very much a local company Creating Happy Snacking Moments for everyone!

Here at Snackbrands Australia, we proudly make some of Australia’s favourite snacks including Kettle, CC’s, Thins, Cheezels, The Natural Chip Company and Nice & Natural. Across our three sites, we make over 200 million packets of chips a year - that's a lot of enjoyment and fun we bring to snackers every day! We encourage a culture that is exciting, challenging and we strive for innovation in everything we do. Our aim is for our people to share in our success, enjoy our products and reap the benefits of their hard work within a supportive environment where work life balance is encouraged!

About the role:

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Agronomy Logistics Coordinator to join our Agronomy team at Orchard Hills. This role is key to ensuring a seamless flow of agricultural supply from paddock to factory. Working closely with growers, transport providers, agronomy and production teams, you'll coordinate supply schedules, manage logistics, maintain compliance and use data to support efficient factory operations.

You'll play an important role in strengthening grower relationships, ensuring product quality and keeping our supply chain running smoothly.

This role is based at our Orchard Hills site. There may be some occasions of WFH but this role is predominantly onsite based role.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Grower Support: Work alongside field managers and growers to support supply management, agronomic practices and product quality.
• Logistics Coordination: Coordinate transport providers, monitor deliveries and adjust schedules to manage changing production demands, weather and transport delays.
• Supply Planning: Develop and manage delivery schedules, aligning grower supply, harvesting and transport with factory production requirements.
• Administration & Data: Maintain accurate supply records, analyse data, manage receival documentation and process delivery approvals and deductions through D365.
• Quality & Compliance: Support quality assurance, accreditation, product testing, biosecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Chain of Responsibility: Help ensure safe and compliant transport operations, including driver fatigue management, load restraint and transport provider requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across growers, transport providers, agronomy and factory teams to resolve issues and keep everyone informed

What you'll bring to the role:

• A degree in Agronomy, Supply chain management or a related discipline.
• Experience in logistics planning, agriculture engagement or agricultural supply chain operations.
• Understanding of crop production cycles, farming practices and product quality.
• Strong coordination, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and administrative skills, with confidence working with data and systems.
• An understanding of logistics, transport compliance and Chain of Responsibility requirements

What can you expect in return:

A supportive working environment (with plenty of snacks on hand!) where you'll feel engaged and valued, career growth, Birthday Leave, Access to discounts on Retailers, onsite parking (including electric car charging stations) and a focus on health and wellness (like Wellbeing Days!) to make your workplace more enjoyable!

Pre-employment Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment and a National Police Check as part of our recruitment process.