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 Australia and New Zealand's major retail and foodservice customers and are part of Simplot's Global Food business. With 17 food manufacturing and processing sites, Simplot Global Food serves retail and foodservice customers in 37 countries, and employs 8,000 people across North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific.
In Australia, we are a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, focussed on creating food that maximises value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include Leggo's, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko.
**Culture and Benefits**:
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.
**The Perks**:
- 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 in Australia values the innovation and relationship building that comes from face-to-face connection but also recognises the need for flexibility in the lives of our team members. This is why we have a hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office / Wednesday being a set 'connect day' where we all come together to maintain our successful culture of innovation, connection and collaboration.
**About our role**:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Operations Manager to join our team on a 12 month contract, covering a period of maternity leave. This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, based in our office in Mentone. The purpose of this role is to develop & embed the role of Marketing Operations across the APAC region to ensure our teams are informed, connected, and engaged; operating as a key Change Champion for the business and enabling the Commercial teams to operate seamlessly and efficiently with core processes, systems and governance.
**What you will do**:
- Drive continuous improvement and simplify Marketing operations across the APAC region, ensuring alignment and engagement with key stakeholders in IT, Marketing, Sales, and Finance
- Champion change initiatives to enhance cross-functional collaboration and efficiency, working with North American teams to optimize processes, systems, and governance for the Commercial Teams
- Represent APAC Commercial on global and local project teams, ensuring regional interests are prioritized and key stakeholders are engaged and updated
- Work with external partners to develop industry-leading materials and best practices, ensuring alignment with company standards
- Centralize and drive awareness of key activities (e.g., Marketing campaigns, NPI launches, pricing, and product news) to improve engagement and communication across teams
- Develop and govern processes for managing product information, ensure product maintenance on customer portals, and launch the Highspot tool in Australia to streamline marketing content management
- Collaborate with Asia and APAC market teams to assess marketing operations and communications needs, identifying opportunities to connect the region and enhance local efforts
- Work with teams to establish best practices, determining what can be centralized and what should remain localized for maximum impact
**About you**:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related fields
- Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders and ensure clear distribution of key activities and updates
- Proven leadership and initiative, capable of making autonomous decisions and driving cross-functional alignment
- Extensive project management experience, managing multiple initiatives, p