DC Supply Chain Manager | Perth
* Continue to develop & foster a collaborative team culture that emphasises meaningful connections, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered
* Unique opportunity to work Monday to Friday;
* BigW Distribution Centre in Hazelmere, Perth
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 create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
* Opportunity to be part of a team where your leadership can make a real impact.
* We offer competitive remuneration with a generous bonus structure and access to a number of employee benefits.
* We offer relocation assistance for the right candidate willing to relocate to Perth
* A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and fantastic team benefits.
Want to know what it’s like to have a career with us? Check out this short summary of the career of one of our amazing Operations Managers, Dani.
What you’ll do
Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Operations - BigW, your primary purpose is to oversee all Distribution Centre (DC) functions including business performance, safety, service level and financial expectations, with a huge emphasis on people and team culture.
* Provide our team members with first class leadership supporting and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
* Promote safety values and implement safety, health and environment policies and systems to embed safety into the culture and ways of working
* Adhere to, and enforce compliance with all legal obligations and requirements eg.enterprise agreements, Chain of Responsibility along with company policies and processes and DC Work Instructions
* Manage service delivery to agreed targets achieving service level to stores that provides best possible outcome for our customers
* Promote people strategies across the DC to enable best in class team development and engagement
* Lead delivery of operational productivity and inventory accuracy performance, raising the bar with fresh thinking on cost outcomes whilst embracing new challenges and opportunities
* Sponsor and lead change & continuous improvement initiatives within the DC, including partnering with support functions throughout Primary Connect and other business units in the Woolworths Group
* Drive accountability within the business, ensure that the elements of Primary Connect culture are embedded at all levels
What you’ll bring
* Engaging & supportive people leadership style that involves collaboration with a wide circle of people across the organisation, where you will drive and influence change.
* Proven leadership experience in FMCG, Distribution, Retail, people management
* Success in a similar role in Store Retail, Supply Chain or Manufacturing operations
* Exceptional networking and influencing skills with the ability to align cross-functional teams and drive successful outcomes.
* Analytical Mindset: Strong capability to analyse data, identify risks, and implement solutions that benefit the business and customer experience.
* Consultative Approach: Ability to communicate the impact of business decisions clearly, ensuring seamless processes across the organisation
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.
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