National Milk Purchasing

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd in Melbourne is creating a new National Milk Coordinator role to strengthen our milk supply network. Based in Carrum Downs, you will coordinate forecasts, schedules and supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply of conventional and organic milk and cream for our manufacturing operations.

The role offers visibility and impact within Australia's largest fresh organic dairy business, with exposure to milk procurement, supply planning, logistics and

Qualifications

• Experience within dairy, agriculture, food manufacturing, supply chain, procurement or logistics.
• Understanding of the dairy supply chain and seasonal milk supply requirements.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work closely with farmers and suppliers.
• Experience in forecasting, logistics coordination, reconciliations, reporting or supplier administration.
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating milk supply forecasts, schedules and allocation plans.
• Building trusted relationships with dairy farmer suppliers and industry partners.
• Coordinating milk collection logistics with transport providers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring milk quality performance and supporting supplier compliance activities.
• Managing supplier onboarding, contract administration and supply records.
• Preparing and reconciling monthly milk supplier payments.
• Producing reports and insights on milk volumes, costs, quality and supplier performance.
• Identifying supply risks, opportunities and process improvements.

Skills

Forecasting

Logistics coordination

Supplier relationship building

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Australian Sustainable Dairies Pty Ltd - Carrum VIC

ASD Group is growing rapidly, and we're investing in our people, systems and supply network to support the next stage of our journey. As part of this exciting growth, we're creating a new National Milk Coordinator role to help strengthen one of the most important parts of our business, our milk supply.

This is an opportunity to step into a role with visibility, variety and genuine impact. You'll work closely with dairy farmers, transport providers and internal stakeholders, helping ensure the right milk is in the right place at the right time while contributing to the future growth of Australia's largest fresh organic dairy business.

About Us:

Australian Sustainable Dairies (ASD Group) is building the future of dairy in Australia, bringing high quality, better for you, and sustainable products to Australian consumers. We are Australia's largest fresh organic dairy business, producing award winning yoghurt, milk & cheese products, across our market leading brands Barambah Organics, and five:am. We are passionate about our brands, our culture, and our team. We have fun, we work hard and support each other to exceed goals and continue our rapid growth trajectory.

About the Role:

As our National Milk Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the reliable supply of conventional milk, organic milk and cream that keeps our manufacturing operations running smoothly.

Based in Carrum Downs and reporting to the Procurement Associate Director, you'll sit at the centre of our milk supply network, building strong relationships with dairy farmers, coordinating logistics, monitoring supply performance and supporting key business decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating milk supply forecasts, schedules and allocation plans.
• Building trusted relationships with dairy farmer suppliers and industry partners.
• Coordinating milk collection logistics with transport providers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitoring milk quality performance and supporting supplier compliance activities.
• Managing supplier onboarding, contract administration and supply records.
• Preparing and reconciling monthly milk supplier payments.
• Producing reports and insights on milk volumes, costs, quality and supplier performance.
• Identifying supply risks, opportunities and process improvements.

Success in this role will come from your ability to build strong supplier relationships, anticipate supply challenges and help ensure a reliable supply of quality milk to support our growing business.

About You

We're looking for someone with a genuine understanding of the dairy industry and experience working with farmers, milk suppliers, dairy operations or milk supply networks.

You enjoy building relationships, solving problems and working collaboratively to deliver practical outcomes. Equally comfortable working with people and data, you're proactive, organised and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll bring:

• Experience within dairy, agriculture, food manufacturing, supply chain, procurement or logistics.
• An understanding of the dairy supply chain and seasonal milk supply requirements.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to work closely with farmers and suppliers.
• Experience in forecasting, logistics coordination, reconciliations, reporting or supplier administration.
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or business systems.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.

Highly regarded:

• Experience in dairy manufacturing, milk procurement, milk scheduling or milk supply.
• Knowledge of milk quality measures, supplier payment processes and dairy industry compliance requirements.
• Existing experience working with dairy farming communities.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join ASD Group at an exciting time of growth and play a key role in helping shape and support our milk supply network for the future.

In return, we offer:

• A newly created role with visibility, ownership and impact.
• The opportunity to work with Australia's largest fresh organic dairy business.
• Exposure to milk procurement, supply planning, logistics and supplier management.
• A collaborative, down-to-earth and supportive team culture.
• Opportunities to build specialist dairy industry expertise and grow your career.
• Regular engagement with dairy farmers and the wider dairy industry.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

ASD Group is committed to providing an inclusive workplace and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.

Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. Applicants may be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol tests), and security/background check, which may also include a criminal record check.

Please Note: We ask that recruitment agencies respect our internal recruitment process and refrain from contacting us or referring candidates for this role. Any unsolicited applications sent through will be treated as a direct application from the candidate.