Milk Forecast & Volume Manager

General Information

Position Description

We are Fonterra, one of the world's largest dairy nutrition companies. Here in Australia, we collect milk from Aussie Farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, and our manufacturing sites turn this into the dairy foods you know and love in our supermarkets, including Perfect Italiano™, Mainland™, Western Star™, and Bega™. We also sell dairy ingredients to many of the world's leading food companies and partner with food services businesses across the country to get dairy foods into chefs' hands.   

As a Co-operative created and owned by New Zealand dairy farmers, our collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in Australia and around the world. 

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.  

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions. 

About Us

Our Richmond site, located in Victoria, is a key part of Fonterra’s Farm Source Oceania operations. The team here plays a vital role in delivering Stable Milk – a cornerstone of our business strategy – through accurate forecasting, strong supplier relationships, and seamless coordination across the supply chain. Richmond is a collaborative and fast-paced environment where innovation and continuous improvement are part of everyday life.

About the Opportunity

We’re looking for a Milk Forecast & Volume Manager to lead Fonterra Australia’s milk supply forecasting and third-party volume management. This role is central to enabling Stable Milk by managing the Milk Forecast Review (MFR), supporting our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, and overseeing third-party milk and toll processing arrangements.

You’ll work closely with Farm Source, S&OP, Commercial, Operations, Logistics, and Domestic B2B teams to ensure accurate forecasting and effective volume management across the business. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the milk supply forecast process, including farm-level forecasting and monthly MFR preparation.
• Support the development of annual milk supply budgets, including third-party volumes.
• Drive continuous improvement in milk supply inputs into the IBP process.
• Manage third-party milk and bulk liquid supply arrangements, including vendor setup, pricing, and reporting.
• Lead cross-functional meetings and scenario planning to support timely decision-making.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support milk supply strategy.
• Contribute to strategic projects across Farm Source and Fonterra Australia.

About You

We’re looking for someone with a strong background in forecasting, supply planning, and stakeholder engagement—ideally within the dairy or agricultural sector. You can also demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, or Agricultural Science.
• Experience in account management, demand planning, or supply forecasting.
• A solid understanding of dairy or agricultural production systems.
• Knowledge of commercial milk pricing structures.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to adapt to changing business needs.

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?  

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities. 

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The benefits of life at Fonterra 

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location. 

Fonterra is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.  

Sound good to you? Come and join us, and let's solve for better, together. You, me, us together.