Senior Commercial Optimization Manager - Dairy
Core
Transform milk valuation models and embed commercial thinking into business models to maximize milk value, profitability, and manufacturing performance for dairy exports and domestic opportunities.
Role type
Senior commercial optimization manager (dairy)
Builds
Optimized dairy milk supply, improved product mix, and enhanced manufacturing efficiency
Domain
Dairy industry + commercial finance
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Financial modelling, analytical skills, problem-solving, advanced Excel, SAP/ERP systems, costing, operational finance
Preferred skills
Data-driven scenario analysis, AI-enabled tools, change management
Technologies
SAP, large ERP systems, analytics, automation, AI-enabled tools
Responsibilities
Develop milk valuation models and identify opportunities to improve product mix and commercial returns; Lead end-to-end dairy optimisation to maximise milk value and asset utilisation; Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance to influence strategic decisions; Challenge existing practices using data and commercial insight; Lead commercial evaluation of growth initiatives and investment proposals; Establish a pipeline of value-creation initiatives and track delivery.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC