Woolworths

Supply Planning Manager

• Visible role where you can see your work in tangible outcomes

• Work with and lead a team that supports growth and career development

• Permanent, hybrid role based in Norwest

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition 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. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless. 

What you’ll do

As our Supply Planning Manager, you will be responsible for managing an efficient supply chain of short shelf life dairy & non-dairy products from supplier to store, within the Chiller department. Review targets and metrics as they come through daily, weekly and monthly, and lead optimisation across the range.Be at the centre of preparation and execution for key seasonal selling periods (e.g. Christmas & Easter) and take the lead exiting these seasons smoothly.

• Develop, maintain and improve reporting/KPI mechanisms for clear performance insights

• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives, with the goal of further reducing costs, improving service levels, reducing DSOH and improving freshness of product

• Be customer-centric and develop a customer focused replenishment plan

• Execution of logistics projects in conjunction with the logistics project team

• Lead and collaborate on ongoing and ad hoc buying projects that improve outcomes for customers

What you’ll bring

• 3+ years of experience in FMCG and a Supply Chain Operations (DC, Replenishment and forecasting) background

• Leadership experience in a Replenishment background is desirable

• Sound skill in SAP/Big Query, Microsoft & Google Suites

• Proven record of project and change management implementation

• Comfort working within the FMCG space; agile, flexible and resilient

• Great communicator - able to adjust communication styles based on audience

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network

• Access to Sonder.  Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

• 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

• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary.  Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc

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.

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