Manager - Network Planning

About us

CBH is a leader in the Australian grain industry and the country’s largest co-operative. Our work has meaning and is creating an exciting future - we’re delivering WA’s grain to the world. Our advanced logistics network stretches across the State, connecting the growers of WA with our people, and providing opportunities for career growth in different roles and locations. 

Ready to make an impact on a global scale with a local company? 

We are CBH. We are what you’re looking for. 

The Role

CBH is on the lookout for a Manager in our Network Planning team. This role is pivotal in steering the strategic management, planning, prioritisation, and business case development for significant supply chain investments, crucial to achieving our 2033 Strategy, which includes significant investment over 10 years.

As the Manager, you will identify and evaluate projects to pinpoint the highest value opportunities that benefit WA grain growers and bolster the global competitiveness of WA grain. Your work will also involve managing the strategic portfolio, conducting analysis to provide thought leadership, shaping long-term strategic investment decisions.

You will report to the Head of Network Planning and work closely with both regional operational staff and head office personnel.

The Network Planning team is a high-performing unit dedicated to meeting increased network investment needs and this position offers a unique chance to engage with various business areas and collaborate closely with senior management and executives.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead Strategic Investment Planning: Oversee major investments and assist in enabling the deliver of the 2033 Strategic Objectives

• Business Case Development: Initiate infrastructure projects ($3M - $50M), review financial models, conduct commercial and operational analyses, and present recommendations

• Strategic Projects: Lead and solve complex issues related to the network and supply chain

• Team Management: Supervise analysts, ensure effective stakeholder engagement, and facilitate collaboration between operations and the wider business

About You:

• 8+ years in professional services, business analysis, consulting, strategy, investment banking, or agriculture

• Postgraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, or related field

• Demonstrated leadership experience, proven ability to coach and develop high-performing teams

• Ability to lead the planning and evaluation of projects, analysis and financial modelling, preparing business cases and management / Board presentations.

• Dynamic thinker with strong problem-solving and value creation abilities.

• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Clear and concise articulation of information to all levels, producing high-quality documentation and presentations

• Thrive in a collaborative environment with diverse skills

Why work with CBH? 

Work with meaning and being part of something bigger 

Play a critical role in moving WA’s grain from paddocks to ports, and on to countries all around the world. With an advanced logistics network and grain trading on a global level, we provide growers with first-class representation in the world’s food supply chain. 

We value you  

CBH is a large, complex and interesting business. We value autonomy and the unique perspective you offer. The difference you make is seen and recognised. 

Your time is important 

We know you have family and a life outside of work and we know this is important. We provide the flexibility and work-life balance that allows you to be there for the moments that matter. 

CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed to encourage a healthy work life balance, including:

• Flexible working arrangements, enabling team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing;

• Ongoing training and professional development to support your growth and help you achieve your goals;

• Free on-site gym facilities;

• 13-weeks paid parental leave that can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs;

• Corporate employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services;

• Employee assistance program; and

• Salary sacrifice scheme.

We'd love to hear from you

CBH welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, embracing inclusivity and diversity in our workforce.

To find out more about working with CBH visit http://careers.cbh.com.au

Please note we are not accepting agency applications.

If you are already employed directly by CBH, please log in using your CBH email address or apply via our internal jobs portal.