Logistics & Trade Support Co-ordinator

At Ridley, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee feels valued and respected. For over 30 years, Ridley has been a cornerstone of Australian agriculture, committed to delivering high-quality products while cultivating a culture of collaboration and innovation.

The Role

You will be focused on executing deliveries against contracted sales of commodities such as grains, co-products, protein meals and feed additives directly to customers.  Additionally, you will assist with contract entry and sales from time to time.

The key responsibilities for this position include:

• Collaborating with the Ridley Merchandising Team, Logistics Managers and Sales Managers to plan execution tasks.
• Liaise with suppliers, freight providers and customers.
• Work with customers on demand planning and ordering requirements to develop delivery schedules.
• Manage allocated commodity positions to delivery execution.
• Create movement orders (Ridley Transport Loads).
• Obtain weights where required and reconcile deliveries against sales/purchase orders.
• Monitor the execution of contracts.
• Assist in reviewing freight allocations in order to assess further optimisation.
• Contract administration in line with the freight administration and trade tasks.
• Provide weekly schedule to freight providers.
• Assist in sales contract entry and negotiate pricing with customers as required.

The key skills and experience required for this role include:

• Solid verbal, negotiation and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• A good understanding of business and logistics processes.
• A knowledge of OH&S and Environmental Policies and Legislation.
• Proficiency in computing skills.
• Able to work in Office and Microsoft Dynamics programs.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Ability to double check and query inconsistencies.
• Capacity to identify and address inconsistencies through thorough checks.
• Methodical, process driven approach with strong planning capabilities.
• Prior experience in the grain/agriculture industry is highly desirable.

How to apply  

Please click ‘apply for this job’ and submit your resume and cover letter. Please note that only fully completed applications will be reviewed. This position is open to candidates with unrestricted work rights.  

Ridley is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply.