Export Specialist

Simplot; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements and avar

Diverse Leadership Development Program

Employee Reward and Recognition

Discounted Health Insurance and Gym

Novated Car Leasing

Income Protection Insurance

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Simplot Australia is seeking an experienced Export Specialist to join our International Operations team in Mentone VIC. The role manages export operations across our Oceania network, coordinating FCL shipments and handling bookings, documentation and permits with sites, freight forwarders, customs brokers and international customers.

You will ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements, build strong stakeholder relationships, monitor performance and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing export operations within FMCG/food manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience managing FCL export shipments across international markets.
• Strong understanding of export documentation, compliance requirements and international shipping processes.
• Experience with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers and international customers.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end export operations across the Oceania network.
• Coordinate FCL export shipments across international markets.
• Arrange and manage export bookings, documentation, certifications and permits.
• Ensure export activities comply with regulatory, customer and internal requirements.
• Build relationships with customers, brokers, freight forwarders and internal teams.
• Monitor shipment performance and resolve operational issues.
• Support inventory deployment and replenishment activities.
• Analyze and monitor operational and financial performance metrics.

Skills

Export ops

FMCG background

Stakeholder mgmt

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

SAP

JDE

Job description

In Australia, the 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 major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At 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 Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We 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.

In Australia, the 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 major retail and foodservice customers in Australia and New Zealand. The Simplot Global Food business includes 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, serving retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, with 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Globally, the J.R. Simplot Company employs 15,000 people, driving innovation and excellence across diverse industries.

Within the Australian market, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating meals that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Aussie life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.

Culture and Benefits

At 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 Resources
• Spirit of Innovation
• Passion for People

We 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 Perks

• Flexible working arrangements and a variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs
• Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support
• Employee Reward and Recognition Program
• Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships
• Sensory Club Program - Enjoy and taste our new product launches and access to our Culinary cooking sessions
• Novated Car Leasing Agreements
• Income Protection Insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing international supply chain team.
• Work within a complex and dynamic FMCG environment.
• Gain exposure to global customers, logistics providers and international markets.
• Contribute to key transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on service, supply chain performance and customer experience.

About Our Role

International Operations | Chifley Park, Mentone VIC | Global FMCG Supply Chain

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Export Specialist to join our International Operations team.

This is a hands-on role responsible for managing export operations across our international supply chain network, ensuring our products move efficiently, compliantly and on time to customers around the world. Working closely with manufacturing sites, warehouses, freight providers, government authorities and international customers, you will play a key role in maintaining excellent service levels and supply chain performance.

A key focus of the role is managing FCL (Full Container Load) export shipments across multiple international markets. You will take ownership of export process from order receipt through to final delivery, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve operational challenges, drive continuous improvement and deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

Alongside export operations, you will contribute to inventory deployment activities, process improvement initiatives and future systems transformation projects.

What You Will Do

• Manage end-to-end export operations across our Oceania network
• Coordinate FCL export shipments across international markets
• Arrange and manage export bookings, documentation, certifications and permit requirements
• Ensure export activities comply with regulatory, customer and internal requirements
• Build strong relationships with customers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines and internal stakeholders
• Monitor shipment performance and proactively resolve operational issues
• Support inventory deployment and replenishment activities across the network
• Analyse and monitor operational and financial performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service and cost performance

About You

Must Have

• Proven experience managing export operations within an FMCG, food manufacturing, consumer goods or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience managing FCL (Full Container Load) export shipments across international markets
• Strong understanding of export documentation, compliance requirements and international shipping processes
• Experience working with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers and international customers
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering results

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting inventory deployment, replenishment planning or broader supply chain activities
• SAP, JDE or other ERP system experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Reporting, KPI management or data analysis experience
• Continuous improvement or process optimisation experience
• Exposure to export permits, certifications and international regulatory requirements

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an experienced export operations professional who enjoys solving complex logistics challenges, building strong stakeholder relationships and driving continuous improvement - we'd love to hear from you.

Applications close 20th November 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.

Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

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