Woolworths

• Newly created opportunity 
• Permanent onsite Monday to Friday position
• Warwick Big W Distribution Centre

Welcome to Primary Connect

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team is an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity. 

We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact. 

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. 

By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.

What you’ll do

• Manage, maintain, and optimise all site systems (including WMS and SAP) , leading projects to implement DC site system upgrades (WMS, SAP etc) and 3PL transport system integration, ensuring system alignment and information flow between IT, DC operations, and 3PL partner operations.
• Lead the site's inventory strategy, including the stock loss plan, and resolve Balance on Hand (BOH) and data discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain a robust governance framework , ensuring robust site processes and system standards align with national compliance and best practice frameworks.
• Act as the key contact for all system outages and issues, performing root cause analysis for quick resolution.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a small Systems and Inventory team to ensure effective operational support and capability.
• Utilise data and insights reporting to continuously improve warehouse productivity and efficiency, including slotting optimisation.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in operations, inventory and systems management, preferably within FMCG, retail or distribution environments.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team and implement change
• Strong and Proven Systems experience and computer competency 
• Engaging & supportive people leadership style that involves collaboration, commitment to safety,  with a wide circle of people across the organisation, where you are required to drive and influence change.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyse information to identify, manage and mitigate risks

What you’ll experience

• An attractive remuneration package
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands 
• A global business with endless career possibilities
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your well-being, 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.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes