Export Lead

6 days ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Premium branded ASX and NZX-listed dairy nutritional company Full time US$80,000 - US$120,000 per year


General information

Job Title

Export Lead (12 month FTC)

Location

New Zealand - Auckland

Date Published

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Ref #

343

Work Type

Maximum term - Permanent

Business Unit

Supply Chain & Operations

Short Summary

Lead global export operations for a pioneering dairy brand, driving efficiency, compliance and impact across international markets.



Position Description

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy. 

Your Impact:

Reporting to the Group Supply Chain Manager and based in Auckland, you will lead the global export logistics function, ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of products to our international markets.

In this role, you'll take ownership of export operations from end to end to drive efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enabling our products to reach consumers around the world. You will influence commercial success, navigate global supply challenges, and partner closely with internal and external stakeholders.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

  • Overseeing the end-to-end export process including shipment bookings, customs clearance, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Monitoring global shipping trends, port congestion, carrier performance, and geopolitical developments to proactively adjust export strategies.
  • Leading export planning from product release through to final dispatch with 3PL partners.
  • Managing export budget performance, analysing freight spend, and identifying cost-to-serve optimisation opportunities.
  • Resolving operational issues, conducting root cause analysis, and driving continuous improvement.
  • Managing relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, and manufacturing partners to ensure service levels and performance.
  • Owning export KPIs including DIFOT, lead times, documentation accuracy, and cost efficiency, and presenting insights to senior leaders.
  • Championing initiatives to digitise, automate, and streamline export processes.

What you will bring:

  • Significant experience (7+ years) in export logistics, international supply chain, or global operations.
  • Strong understanding of international shipping, customs clearance, and trade compliance.
  • Proven leadership experience working cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience with supply chain systems and export documentation platforms, plus strong ERP system knowledge (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
  • Advanced Excel and data analytics skills to support reporting and decision-making.
  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving capability, and the ability to interpret global logistics trends.
  • A relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or similar.

We are committed to enhancing our team members' work-life wellbeing with leading policies and practices on flexible work, parental leave, family care, and family wellbeing. This role can be worked flexibly, ensuring a healthy balance between work and personal life. Our family-friendly culture is designed to support workforce participation, career development, and mental health and wellbeing.

Find out more about our great benefits on our Careers Page.


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