Trainee Livestock Buyer | Birtinya

ABOUT US

About Kilcoy Global Foods

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit our website: www.kilcoyglobalfoods.com

THE OPPORTUNITY

Location: Birtinya, Sunshine Coast

 Assist with executing against the Livestock procurement strategy to meet the current and future requirements for the organisation, whilst maximizing value creation. 

ABOUT YOU

An enthusiastic individual with a keen interest in the livestock industry and a desire to grow your career in procurement and supply chain operations. Ideally, you have some demonstrated experience or exposure to the livestock supply chain and are eager to expand your knowledge in a hands-on environment. You bring with you:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong skills in project planning, coordination, and the ability to see tasks through to completion
• Experience preparing and delivering clear, professional presentations tailored to a range of audiences
• Confidence in analysing and interpreting data to support sound decision-making
• A high level of emotional intelligence, with strong interpersonal and communication skills that support effective collaboration across teams

YOUR RESPONSILBITIES

As a Trainee in Livestock Procurement, you will work closely with the Livestock team to support the end-to-end supply chain process. Your key responsibilities will include:

• • Assisting with livestock purchasing execution to meet supply, specification, and price targets
  • Supporting the development of livestock programs that align with sales demand and customer expectations
  • Contributing to the coordination of livestock logistics to ensure production schedules and targets are achieved
  • Liaising with Livestock Coordinators to align procurement and scheduling with production planning
  • Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on livestock pricing trends, considering key market and industry drivers
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of feedlot costing models to ensure cost-effectiveness and transparency
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within the Livestock Central system
  • Facilitating professional and efficient information flow between Livestock Procurement and internal/external stakeholders
  • Actively participating in meetings and forums related to livestock procurement and broader industry discussions
  • Proactively identifying and escalating potential risks or opportunities to the Head of Livestock

BENEFITS

• Full Time employment
• Live and work on the beautiful Sunshine Coast.
• Access to discounted premium meat.
• An organisation where cultural diversity is celebrated.
• Access to discounted health insurance.

This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with Corporate Offices on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.  We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $2 billion.  We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are looking to join a company that promotes innovation, is a leader in industry and champions success, then apply now.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is “personal” information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.