Raw Materials Specialist

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Asahi Beverages Full time

**Your Impact**

Due to a recent internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Raw Materials Specialist to join our central materials team in Melbourne. You will be supporting our materials planning team who are responsible for the management of raw materials across our national manufacturing network. Additionally, you will maintain regular rhythms and routines with suppliers, and support site-based teams to ensure delivery of materials in full and on time.

**Note** - This is a fixed term contract for 12-months.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Review and monitor requirements for designated portfolio of materials and suppliers to ensure availability for our production sites.
- Review day to day materials outlook, identify risks and present options for mitigation alongside site scheduling teams.
- Work closely with procurement to mitigate long-term risks to production plan.
- Proactively communicate risks to key stakeholders.
- Be the key contact for suppliers and planning teams for operational discussions.

**About You**
- Ideally similar experience within FMCG or similar fast paced manufacturing industry.
- Graduate in Supply Chain or Logistics discipline advantageous but not required.
- Solid understanding of MRP.
- Sound stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Excellent communication, influencing and change management skills.

**Why Asahi Beverages?**

Asahi Beverages is a leading multi-beverage organisation with a rich and varied history. Our regional head office is based in Melbourne, with sales, manufacturing and distribution centres located across Australia and New Zealand. We produce and market some of Australia’s most iconic beverage brands, including Schweppes, Pepsi Max, Gatorade, Cool Ridge, Great Northern, Carlton Draught, Vodka Cruiser, Asahi Super Dry and Allpress coffee. We have a great track record of success, we work at pace, our teams are high-performing, and there’s always a lot going on. There are so many opportunities in our company for those ready to take them on

We’re proud of who we are, and humble in how we work - we believe in creating a culture of excellence, innovation, and diversity. We offer a range of benefits such as product discounts, flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and learning & development opportunities. We are passionate about our commitment to the communities we serve and are clear on our role in enhancing environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

We are a Circle Back Initiative employer and commit to responding to all applicants.



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