Logistics Specialist
Date: 20 Aug 2026
Location: Mentone, VIC, AU, 3194
Company: Simplot
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
About Our Role
International Operations | Chifley Park, Mentone VIC | Global Food Supply Chain
We're excited to offer a Logistics Specialist opportunity within Simplot's dynamic International Logistics team.
This is a hands-on role responsible for coordinating export operations across our international supply chain network, ensuring our products move efficiently and compliantly to customers across global markets. You'll work closely with manufacturing sites, warehouses, freight providers, government authorities, planning teams and international customers to keep our supply chain running smoothly.
While export operations will be your primary focus, you'll also support inventory deployment and replenishment activities, helping ensure stock is positioned in the right locations to meet customer demand and supply chain objectives. You'll contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process optimisation and broader supply chain performance across the network.
What You'll Do
- Manage and support end-to-end export operations across our Oceania network
- Plan and coordinate export shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards
- Prepare and manage export documentation, certifications and permit requirements
- Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders including major customers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping lines, and internal teams
- Develop and communicate inventory deployment plan to manufacturing plants, warehouses and 3PL providers
- Maintain system parameters to align inventory planning with logistics service and cost objectives, factoring in product seasonality, sales segmentation, supply alternatives, logistics constraints and MLOR requirements
- Monitor and report on key financial and operational metrics
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
About You
- Proven experience managing export operations within an FMCG, food manufacturing, export trading or international logistics environment
- Strong understanding of export documentation, compliance requirements and international shipping processes
- Experience working with freight forwarders, shipping lines, customs brokers and international customers
- Exposure to inventory deployment, replenishment planning or broader supply chain activities
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, JDE or similar supply chain/logistics platforms
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on improving processes and efficiencies
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 7th October 2026. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.
Job Requisition ID: 26900
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): GF Chifley Business Park Office - Mentone
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