Nursery Planning Coordinator

• Based in Docklands, VIC + hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive salary package + incentives.
• Leading global brand with operations across Australia, Europe, Middle East, North & South America 

THE ROLE

The Nursery Planning Coordinator plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth execution of production cycles and the on-time delivery of plant orders.  Collaborating with multiple teams, you will coordinate activities to meet daily and weekly schedules, track progress and support the overall production strategy for our nurseries across Victoria and Tasmania.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate order processes across Tissue Culture, Foundation, and Commercial nurseries.
• Collaborate with TC Production and Nursery Production teams to meet production deadlines.
• Ensure the timely delivery of plant orders to meet nursery cycle requirements, including TC deliveries to Pakenham Foundation and commercial production.
• Track and report inventory activities, including planting, multiplication, packing, and deliveries.
• Regularly update and communicate progress against short-term plans to maintain alignment with production goals.
• Optimise workflows to enhance efficiency and meet production targets.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organisation.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

To be considered for this role, applicants will need to demonstrate capabilities in the following:

• Previous experience in a similar role working with large volumes of data.
• Proficient with analytical tools such as Excel and Power BI.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proactive approach to responsibilities, ensuring systems for continuous data monitoring.
• Valid Australian working rights
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

BENEFITS

Want to join Driscoll’s? Our passion for berries extends to nurturing our people, we invest in your growth and prosperity through various benefits:

•  Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks’ pay for the primary carer and up to 2 weeks for the secondary carer.
• Mentoring and Coaching: Programs designed to support your professional development with our local and global teams
• Employee Reward and Recognition: Service recognition awards and access to perks and discounted products through our recognition program
• Annual Health Program: Seasonal flu shots onsite
• Study Leave: Support your educational pursuits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Tailored well-being programs, confidential advice and big brand discounts!
• Novated Car Lease: Enjoy the convenience and savings on a novated lease

Employee benefits are subject to eligibility requirements, please visit our website to learn more about accessing our benefits as a Driscoll’s employee.

Experience the Driscoll’s difference. Apply now to connect with our friendly team and learn more about the exceptional employee experience at Driscoll’s.

ABOUT US

Driscoll’s Australia is an exciting joint venture company owned by Costa Group - Australia’s leading integrated growing and marketer of premium quality fresh produce and Driscoll’s (USA) – the world’s market leader in berries.  Partnering with a broad grower base across a national footprint, Driscoll’s Australia supplies year round delicious, branded berries to consumers using exclusively patented varieties developed by our joint venture partners breeding programs. Since our inception we have successfully achieved significant yearly growth and market share, enabling us to become the market leader in our category.