Operations & Logistics (Commercial Lead)This is a great role combining a mix of operations, logistics, and commercial oversight of a highly successful meat export company, owned and based right here in Hawkes Bay. This will be well suited for those who have an affinity with the primary sector and relatability to the link between operations, demand planning, and commercial performance.Atkins Ranch is globally recognised as a leading producer of high-quality grass-fed lamb products. Their market share and footprint in the USA are significant. Their Hastings-based team is lean and highly effective, connected, and driven around ongoing continuous improvement and commercial returns.Reporting to the CEO, your core focus will be to ensure effective linkage between their operations and logistics. Sales, production and procurement, inventory management, and commercial analysis are in your wheelhouse here. This role involves fostering relationships at a variety of levels across Atkins Ranch, from the plant-based personnel through to the commercial team. Your remit spans:Managing the operations and logistical requirements of Atkins Ranch.Ensuring the right product is produced to the right specifications and is delivered on time to the correct location.Ensuring that product recovery from carcasses processed is optimised to provide order fulfilment and maximised returns.Relatability to the primary sector will be highly regarded here. Industry knowledge of value-add, manufacturing-based companies would be a great advantage. Either way, you will relate and feel at home driving the connections, reporting, and communication between production and logistics. Experience as a BA or roles involving supply chain will be of interest. You must feel confident in Excel spreadsheeting but also in reporting on the numbers, reflecting financial performance.If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you. Please apply through this portal or telephone the team at Populous People on 06 875 8446 to have a confidential discussion to learn more.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
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