State Fertiliser Manager

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Job Title: State Fertiliser Manager
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia

Company: Elders
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced State Fertiliser Manager to lead the execution of the national bulk fertiliser strategy across South Australia and Victoria/Riverina. In this pivotal role, you will oversee procurement, pricing, inventory management, and supply chain coordination to ensure product availability, margin growth, and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with branches, suppliers, and internal teams to align local execution with national objectives, driving category growth and supporting marketing initiatives. If you have strong commercial acumen and a passion for agriculture and retail, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact across these key regions.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and execution of the national fertiliser category strategy and business plan.
Manage daily fertiliser demand and coordinate timely, accurate order placements across branches.
Execute the national supplier ranging strategy in alignment with preferred supplier agreements.
Monitor and optimise inventory levels and financial reporting related to fertiliser stock.
Provide guidance on local market pricing dynamics and support branches with competitive pricing strategies.
Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive category growth and operational improvements.
Lead and support branches with regulatory compliance, product knowledge, and marketing initiatives.

About you

Strong background in retail distribution, inventory management, and business planning with experience tracking KPIs.
Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with a collaborative leadership approach.
Results-driven with strong commercial acumen, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities.
Highly organised with exceptional self-management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
Motivated to develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Commitment to safety, compliance, and environmental standards with a proactive attitude.
A valid driver's licence is essential to travel across branches and supplier sites.
Tertiary qualification in agriculture, business, or related discipline is preferred. Experience in sales or agricultural settings is highly regarded.

About Elders

Elders is proud to be the last Australian-listed major agribusiness. The most trusted agribusiness brand in Australia. We're part of the landscape, part of the local communities, part of Australia's history and we are entrenched in Australian agriculture.

The brand is more than a company, more than a logo - it's part of Australia. And, with an authentic drive to create a sustainable future for farming and the farmers of Australia, Elders is... for Australian agriculture.

We are now looking for the next generation to be part of something big and drive the future of Elders.

If you are ready to grow your career with Elders, please click on 'Apply' today
For more information please visit our careers page or email careers@elders.com.au
Please note, applications may be shortlisted as they are received.

At Elders, we strive to create a safe environment where everyone can thrive. We aspire to do this by recognising talent, promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. No matter how you identify, we encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for roles at Elders.

We will accept applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.

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Job Post Date: 09/09/25