Woolworths

• Lead high performing team and strategic development with all key carrier partners.
• Own the strategic design, optimisation and costing of a national transport network.
• Directly support PC+ growth strategy & design solutions for new and existing customers

Welcome to Primary Connect+ 

Primary Connect+ is our retailer-agnostic, technology-driven commercial business within Primary Connect. Our team works together to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions for more than 1,300 food and retail customers.

What you’ll do 

• Take full ownership of the end-to-end design, strategic planning and cost management of the Ambient/GM transport network
• Develop and implement a safe, scalable and integrated multi-modal (Road & Rail) transport strategy that adds value to customers
• Use data and analytics to identify and eliminate network inefficiencies, reduce costs and improve service levels
• Cultivate and manage strategic, long-term relationships with key transport carriers and hub partners
• Act as the senior transport SME, collaborating with business development to design bespoke, commercially viable and operationally sound transport solutions for new and existing customers
• Lead, develop and retain a high performing transport network solutions team, championing a customer-centric culture and driving capability development and career pathways

What you’ll bring 

• 10+ years experience in a senior transport, logistics or supply chain strategy role, preferably within a large-scale FMCG, Retail or 3PL environment
• Deep technical knowledge of national road and rail transport operations, including legislation, heavy vehicle regulations and complex pricing/costing methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience designing, implementing and managing large scale complex transport networks
• Proven track record in strategic carrier management, procurement and high-stakes negotiation
• Exceptional commercial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data to drive decision-making

What you’ll experience
Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community. 

• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
• We’re a team-first organisation. We’ll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities. 
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
  
  

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.