Your new companyViscount, a joint venture between Pact Group and Morrison, is a market leader in sustainable packaging and pooling solutions, partnering with Australia's largest retailers and producers to deliver innovation, efficiency, and circular economy outcome. With a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and service excellence, the company plays a critical role in supporting Australia's food and retail logistics networks. At the core of their mission is a commitment to the circular economy, by reducing waste, extending the life of materials, and helping customers achieve both commercial and environmental goals.Your new roleIn this pivotal position, you'll be responsible for driving category strategy, growth, and performance across red meat and poultry client base. Working closely with direct suppliers to major retail partners Woolworths and ALDI, you'll lead initiatives that optimise supply chains, strengthen commercial relationships, and deliver value for both customers and end-users.Key Responsibilities:Own the Protein category strategy, focusing on red meat and poultry producers and processors.Interact with key retailers, including Woolworths and ALDI.Analyse category trends, supply-chain performance, and customer feedback to identify improvement and growth opportunities.Collaborate with operations, product, sustainability, and commercial teams to drive innovation and expansion.Lead pricing, forecasting, and commercial planning to support profitability and service excellence.Support new product development and sustainability initiatives that align with Viscount Reuse's circular economy objectives.Develop compelling business cases and present insights to internal and external stakeholders.What you'll need to succeedExperience in category management, key account management, or commercial roles within the food, FMCG, packaging, or supply-chain sectors.Strong understanding of protein supply chains—red meat and/or poultry experience highly regarded.Experience working with large Poultry businesses such as Baiada and Inghams will be looked upon favourably.Confident working with major retailers; Woolworths or ALDI exposure is a strong advantage.Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategy.Strong relationship builder with a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.Commercially savvy, adaptable, and ready to work in a fast-moving environment with sustainability at its core.What you'll get in returnBe part of a leading organisation driving real impact in sustainability and reusable packaging systems.Work with Australia's top retailers and producers in a category that is critical to national food supply chains.Collaborative and supportive team culture with strong opportunities for professional growth.Competitive remuneration package including base salary, superannuation, car allowance and performance incentivesPlay a pivotal role in driving growth and innovation in sustainable, circular supply chain solutions.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Gerard Murphy on 0421 993 289 or gerard.murphy@hays.com.au .As the retained recruitment partner on this assignment, all direct and third party applications will be forwarded to Hays for review.If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.