At Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) we are one of the most iconic beer companies in Australia with a history dating back to 1824. We are also a subsidiary of one of the world's largest beverage organisations (SABMiller) who are located across six continents; we're experts in brewing - nurturing local brand portfolios that work in our local markets. A newly created opportunity is now available to join our Supply team in Melbourne.
Reporting to the Import and Export Operations Manager, this is a unique opportunity to join our supply team and be responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate financial and administrative operations as they relate to import activities.
The key Accountabilities of this role include:
- Monitor, evaluate and prepare periodical reports on the performance of CUB import activities.
- Record, summarise, translate and report transactions that take place.
- Generate required reporting for Imports Operations Manager.
- Build relationship with administration counterparts at shipping lines and cartage operators
- Monitor and control / reconcile returnable assets i.e. Pallets / packaging
- Responsible for payment processing (FX and AUD) and checking.
- Responsible for investigating, researching and resolving issues or concerns pertaining to payments to suppliers / 3rd party providers.
- Process high volumes of invoices, queries and Treasury FX spreadsheet.
- Ensure creditors are paid in time to avoid unnecessary costs i.e. late payment penalties and interest charges.
- Regulate mechanisms for keeping track of expenses and income.
- Contribute to the preparation of company financial reports.
- Support and manage the team to ensure high performance, agility and continuous improvement.
- Ensure appropriate time is allocated to team KPOs and Development planning.
- Contribute to a safe working environment
Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills will ensure your continued success as will:
- Previous experience managing purchasing teams international commodities within a high volume/FMCG environment
- Solid experience in an import/export function in a high volume/FMCG environment.
- Experience with FX payments
- Strong bookkeeping, numerical and administrative skills
- Very effective organizational skills
- Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheets and word processing programs, and email at a highly proficient level
- Oracle experience.
This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of the CUB team and make your mark within the business. CUB offers a fantastic working environment, and you will also be eligible for generous benefits, including incentives and product allocation.
At CUB we believe in beer and we're proud when people enjoy life and friendship because of what we do. In our portfolio we have leading brands like, Carlton Draught, VB, Pure Blonde, Cascade, Peroni and Strongbow cider. With around 2000 employees, our products are sold in more than 45 countries. That's a lot to be proud of. We are passionate about producing, marketing and distributing the best beer portfolio in Australia, with our brands at the heart of the great times and great experiences for our consumers. As a result our people enjoy exciting and diverse career opportunities.
Love big brands - apply today!
| Location: | VIC Metro |
| Position No: | 742620 |
| Work Type: | Permanent |
| Closing Date: | 11 Mar 2013 5:55pm Aus. Eastern Standard Time |
