Packaging Support Officer

Bulla Dairy Foods is 100% Australian owned and operated and has been proudly making dairy products in country Australia for six generations. We are one of Australia's oldest family-owned dairy companies and believe in our brand, our people and take pride in crafting dairy products for the world.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Packaging Support Officer to join our Procurement team on a 6-month Contract.

Reporting to the Packaging Development Technologist you will be responsible for supporting the successful implementation of approved packaging specifications for all NPD projects and for projects involving packaging specification changes, such as artwork, pack format, size and pallet pattern.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with packaging and project leads to prepare detailed briefs for all NPD, artwork changes and new packaging formats.
• Develop detailed timelines with critical path information including artwork and packaging supply lead time.
• Support packaging leads to develop and specify packaging materials with suppliers for all the required items of packaging.
• Coordinate samples and develop specifications to meet detailed briefs.
• Obtain quotations from suppliers in collaboration with the sourcing manager.
• Coordinate and support appropriate testings, production and transport trials for new and modified packaging items.
• Complete Bulla specifications and manage packaging related registers for all tested and approved packaging items.
• Maintain the ERP and other business systems to support new or changed packaging.
• Collaborate with the project lead and planning team to ensure SAP master data including packaging BOM are set up correctly, which will be used to generate purchase orders for new packaging items.

You will have:

• Experience in FMCG administrative role preferred
• Strong leadership skills with the capacity to positively influence people and to initiate and deliver change independently or through teamwork.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills and effective presentation skills.
• An organized, forward-looking approach and an ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop, manage and communicate detailed and practical plans.
• Strong logical and lateral thinking skills with a demonstrated capacity for innovation.
• Capacity to develop, maintain and effectively utilise information management and reporting systems.
• Intermediate competency in computer-based communication and information management tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Effectiveness in managing internal and external relationships with a particular emphasis on intercompany relationships.
• Capacity to effectively relate and communicate to people at all levels of the business.
• Flexibility to handle a range of tasks with changing priorities.
• Responsive to challenges and able to ‘think on one’s feet’.

What we can offer you:

• Hybrid working model with flexible work-from-home arrangements.
• A great cultural environment in a proud, Australian family-owned business
• Delicious take-home product
• Free parking at all our sites

How to apply:

This is a rare and exciting opportunity within a reputable family business. With great opportunities for personal growth and development, you'll contribute to the success of this iconic household brand with a long history and bright future.

At Bulla Dairy Foods, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diversity and the unique contributions of each team member. Our goal is to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and safe, enabling them to perform at their best and reach their potential.