ANZ Retail Systems Specialist

Date: 12 Dec 2025

Location: Mentone, VIC, AU, 3194

Company: Simplot

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 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 & 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 
  • Bonus incentives and discounted Health Insurance 
  • 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 

 

Simplot values the creativity and meaningful relationships that grow through face-to-face connection while also recognising the importance of flexibility for our team members. Our hybrid work environment includes four days in the office, with Wednesdays as our dedicated ‘Connect Day' bringing everyone together to strengthen our successful culture of innovation and collaboration.

About our role

 

We are looking for a Retail Systems Specialist ANZ to join our team in a permanent, full-time position based at our Mentone office. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Global Commercial Technology & Process Optimization, this role is key to supporting and enhancing our retail systems across Australia and New Zealand. You will lead the governance and continuous improvement of our Stay In Front (SIF) and Blueshift tools, ensuring they meet business needs, drive efficiency, and enable seamless adoption across sales, demand, finance, and claims teams. 

What you will do

 

  • Lead the governance and continuous improvement of Stay In Front (SIF) and Blueshift tools across ANZ. 
  • Provide day-to-day support for retail sales, demand, claims, and finance teams using these systems. 
  • Deliver training for new and existing users and maintain up-to-date training materials. 
  • Liaise with vendors to manage system performance, generate reports, and maximize functionality. 
  • Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all system processes. 
  • Partner with IT teams to develop integrations and support system enhancements. 
  • Test and deploy new features and updates, ensuring quality and efficiency. 
  • Develop and maintain an enhancement roadmap, leveraging advanced functionality and AI capabilities. 
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and present business cases for new features or investments. 
  • Act as the key point of contact for issue resolution and stakeholder engagement across ANZ.

About you

 

  • 5+ years’ experience in system administration, process optimization, or similar roles. 
  • Strong knowledge of retail systems such as Stay In Front (SIF) and/or Blueshift; Salesforce experience is a plus. 
  • Proven ability to manage system governance, data integrity, and continuous improvement initiatives. 
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, able to translate between sales, IT, and external vendors. 
  • Comfortable delivering training and supporting onboarding for new users. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and resolve issues quickly in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset. 
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across cross-functional teams. 
  • Experience in project management and driving system enhancements or automation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Systems, or a related field. 

 

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now. 

 

Applications close Friday 9th January 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.  

 

Our offices will be closed for the holiday period from 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Applications will remain open during this time, and we encourage you to apply. We will resume reviewing applications and contacting candidates after the closure. Thank you for your understanding and patience.

 

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Job Requisition ID: 24411 

Travel Required: Less than 10% 

Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Melbourne 

Country: Australia 

 

Simplot 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 careers.contact@simplot.com