Woolworths

• Project lead the transition of product ranges across our DC network in alignment with replenishment and transport streams
• "Boots on the ground" role for someone who takes initiative and enjoys navigating diverse stakeholder groups
• Norwest Support Office with hybrid working arrangements

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 are 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 experience

• Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community. 
• We work end-to-end by collaborating with many stakeholders across the group. 
• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
• Opportunity to empower team members to take ownership of their respective areas of responsibility, fostering a sense of accountability within the team.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and execution of transition plans specifically tailored to navigate the Primary Connect DC network ensuring the successful alignment of replenishment streams, inbound transport, supporting DC ops, and outbound transport on PC projects.
• Partner & collaborate with Primary Connect Operational Leadership & cross-functional teams (including Replenishment, PC+, Commercial, DC Operations, DC Design, IT Support, Safety) & our 3PL partners to deliver smooth transitions
• Use data-driven thinking & performance insights from reporting to deliver results.
• Effectively identify & communicate risks and/or impediments, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive risk management
• A thought leader with strong initiative and bravery to try new ideas and confidence to test and learn, ensuring smooth transitions and successful implementation of new strategies or processes.
• Act as the first point of contact for project delivery requirements, providing strategic guidance and expertise to internal and external partners.

What you’ll bring

• In-depth replenishment and network knowledge and experience within a large, complex retail / FMCG / supply chain environment
• Demonstrated success in supporting or leading projects that drive results in inventory optimisation, forecast accuracy, and overall supply chain efficiency.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, making "brave commitments" and testing new ideas on the ground.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Flexibility to travel across Primary Connect DC Network (Sydney) to foster relationships
• Understanding of DC/ warehouse operations, product flow paths, and system constraints, (desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the transportation industry, including road/rail and operational challenges (desirable)
• Ability to manipulate data using intermediate Excel functions and extract insights using BigQuery desired

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