Business Systems Manager

Help shape the future of Northern Australia's longest continuously operating agricultural cooperative.

ORDCO is a grower-owned agricultural cooperative based in Kununurra, Western Australia. Through our merchandise, agronomy, fertiliser, cotton services, grain and logistics operations, we support growers and agricultural businesses across Northern Australia. As we continue to grow and diversify, we are seeking an experienced and commercially-minded Business Systems Manager to help drive organisational performance and support the next phase of our development. 

Reporting to the CEO, this newly created management role will work across all areas of the business to improve organisational performance, strengthen business systems, drive accountability and support strategic decision-making. The position plays a key role in ensuring ORDCO operates as a coordinated, efficient and high-performing organisation. 

About the role

The Business Systems Manager will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to improve business performance through effective planning, forecasting, reporting and business systems leadership. The role will drive continuous improvement initiatives, coordinate cross-functional activities, establish and monitor KPIs, support inventory and demand forecasting, oversee compliance through the Compliance Officer and help ensure strategic initiatives are effectively implemented across the organisation. 

This position is suited to a practical, commercially focused leader who enjoys working across multiple business functions, driving change, influencing outcomes, and turning strategy into action.

About you

You will be an experienced manager with a strong background in business performance, operations, supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, agribusiness or a comparable industry. You will have demonstrated experience in business planning, forecasting, KPI development, process improvement and performance management, along with the ability to analyse financial, operational and inventory information to support sound commercial decision-making. 

You will be comfortable working across multiple business units, influencing stakeholders, driving accountability and leading organisational improvement initiatives. Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills and a practical approach to problem-solving will be essential. 

Qualifications

A degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Industrial Management, Logistics Management or Business Systems Management is required. Postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications, such as an MBA, PRINCE2, Project Management, Six Sigma, or Change Management, will be highly regarded. 

What we offer

ORDCO offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in one of Australia's most exciting agricultural regions.

We offer:

• A senior management role with direct access to the CEO and executive leadership team.

• The opportunity to influence the future direction of a growing and diversified agricultural business.

• A competitive remuneration package reflecting the importance of the role.

• Salary packaging opportunities, including accommodation salary sacrifice arrangements.

• Relocation assistance for the successful applicant.

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

• The opportunity to live and work in Kununurra, one of Australia's most unique regional communities.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence business performance, drive change and help shape the future of a significant grower-owned cooperative, we'd love to hear from you.