Logistics Coordinator

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.

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.

• 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.

We have an exciting opportunity currently for a Logistics Coordinator to join our team at Simplot. Based in our office in Mentone. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, 37.5 hours per week.

Working within a close-knit team, in this role you will efficiently ensure the processing of orders through our 3PL partners and coordinate transport movements of finished goods from 3PL's / Distribution Centres to our Customers.

Experience within the Retail transport sector will be viewed favourably as a big focus of this role is process adherence / review, high levels of direct stakeholder/relationship building and efficient movement of orders through to the ultimate Customer.

• Ensure all OH&S, COR and legislative requirements are adhered to at all times.
• Assist with efficient Customer responses to issues.
• Participate in the review process of all current SOP's.
• Identify new SOP's to be developed to improve efficiencies to deliver increased profitability through process improvement.
• Develop and implement change to improve process of orders and delivery of finished goods.
• Monitor order flows and highlight areas of improvement.
• Create and maintain internal/external relationships to ensure efficient and effective order processing / deliveries.
• Produce Operational KPI's to support logistics with service levels of 3PL and Freight suppliers.
• Claim investigation understanding and POD collation.

• An excellent knowledge of supply chain in particular 3PL warehouse, transport networks, and logistics processes.
• Ideally experienced within the Retail transport sector.
• Exposure to ERP Software, particularly JDE and/or SAP.
• Project management understanding and experience.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence change and drive process improvement through collaborative team environments.
• Microsoft Office suite (intermediate Excel, Outlook).

If this sounds like you, then please apply online now. Simplot reserves the right to commence recruiting activity prior to closing date.

Applications close Friday 7th November 2025.

Job Requisition ID: 23835

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