Who are we?
Lyka is an Australian founded pet wellness company that's shaking up an outdated industry and paving the way for happier, healthier pets.
Despite medical advancements, animal lifespans are on the decline.
Today, the average pet only reaches 37% of their full potential lifespan and statistics have shown us that many suffer from dental disease, cancer, and obesity.
Simply put, the status quo is not enough.
As humans, we've experienced firsthand the positive impact fresh wholefoods can have on our health and wellbeing, and we believe our furry friends deserve the same.
We're on a mission to do just that, starting with nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia.
As the world's most sustainable pet wellness company, we're putting pets and our planet first - one bowl at a time.
Today, we are proud to share we've served over 50 million meals to puppers and their parents across Australia, and this is just the beginning.
Our vision is to create multiple nutritional products, adding disease prevention meals and supplements, and expand into new markets.
Currently, we have a team of 250+ pet-obsessed people, and we're continuing to grow (yes, looking at you!).
These carefully selected people are dedicated to building the next generation of technology and products to help empower pet parents to take control over their pet's wellbeing.
To date, we have raised over $60M in funding from venture capital investors and pet industry insiders, who believe in our mission and ability to drive change in a stagnant industry, providing nutrition that nourishes puppers from the inside out.
Are you ready to shake things up and give pets the life they deserve?
Come join our pack!
Our Mission The time we share with our pets is being cut short.
Despite medical advancements, they're getting sicker earlier.
They're dying prematurely.
The industry has it backwards - prioritising treating symptoms instead of addressing the root cause.
That's where we come in.
At Lyka, we take a preventative, holistic and personalised approach to pet care.
We look at the full picture, factoring in the diet, lifestyle and environment of each individual animal.
We don't stop at symptoms, instead we dig for the root cause.
We create nutrition plans unique to each pet, because it's not just about living longer, but living well too.
Our mission is to increase the lifespan of dogs and cats.
What you will do Lead our S&OP process, working cross functionally to maintain an annual forecast utilising historical data, business growth plans, NPDs and review accuracy (Bias & MAD) on a monthly cycle Lead initiatives to transform and continuously improve Lyka's planning function into a best-in-class function whilst leading Supply Chain projects that introduce new processes, technologies, and systems to support our growth Create production schedules across our three manufacturing sites, working closely with production managers to manage capacity, mitigate risks, and optimise operations Create and manage a weekly inter-facility stock transfer schedule, balancing capacity constraints and daily stock requirements for customer fulfilment Implement, embed, and utilise Lyka's new planning software 'Netstock' to generate work orders, maintain inventory levels and balance net working capital Manage freight, stocktakes, and external storage requirements with third party logistics (3PL) providers, and intra site product transfers Be willing to take on other duties, such as procurement tasks, when required to support the planning & procurement team Requirements Degree qualifications in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Business, or a related field 3+ years' work experience preferably in food or FMCG with a proven track record in demand or supply chain planning Exceptional analytical and mathematical/numeracy skills with strong attention to detail Strong proficiency in Excel & other data analysis tools & techniques Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to build strong cross functional relationships Experience with utilising ERPs and planning software (e.g.
Netstock/Netsuite) Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, with a demonstrated ability to handle challenges Motivated to drive improvement and elevate Lyka's planning function to a best-in-class standard Benefits Work in a fast-growing start-up, experiencing what goes behind the scenes to sustain hyper-growth for a start-up with a physical product!
Growth and Development – Lyka is growing extremely quickly, which means you will have the opportunity to experience different challenges every day and progressively acquire more responsibilities as our facility and team expand.
We provide an annual L&D budget for you to continue your personal development.
Work for a sustainability-focused company – we care about the health of our dogs and our planet.
We're proud to be Australia's only carbon-negative and plastic-negative pet wellness company and we're always looking at ways for us to improve sustainability practices.
Be part of a diverse top-talent team, coming from widely different backgrounds and geographies.
Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave top-up Wellbeing assistance and tools to take care of your mental and physical wellbeing so you can do your best work.
Flexible working: work from where you get your best work done.
We have pet-friendly offices and industrial kitchens in Sydney and Melbourne and offer a working-from-home allowance for your home set-up.
Pupper parent support to care for your furry friends – flexible arrangements for new pets, pet-friendly offices, discounts, and financial allowance for dog training and care to help them live their best life!
We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams Lyka is an equal-opportunity employer devoted to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
We celebrate diversity, are devoted to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.