Associate Product Manager - eCommerce Network Design

Coles Group Pty Ltd; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym facility and fitness classes

Free parking

BBQ area

Mini-Coles supermarket

Fooderie hub

School holiday program

Team member discounts

Job summary

Coles Group Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking an Associate Product Manager – eCommerce Network Design to develop analytical tools, datasets and models for strategic planning across our eCommerce network. You will combine data science, research and programming to solve network challenges and translate findings into practical recommendations for Click & Collect, fulfilment and delivery decisions.

This role offers hybrid working options, collaboration with a diverse team and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in a relevant field and exposure to optimisation tools.
• Strong Python programming skills with production-quality coding ability.
• Experience in network design or analytics within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust eCommerce network design tools and models.
• Analyse catchments, capacity, service outcomes and cost per order.
• Build scenarios using optimization and simulation models.
• Translate analyses into practical network planning recommendations.
• Create reusable analytical frameworks to improve modelling efficiency.

Skills

Network design

Supply chain

Last-mile logistics

Python

Optimization modelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

PuLP

OR-Tools

Pyomo

Power BI

Tableau

Azure

Geospatial analytics

Job description

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

As the way we shop continues to evolve, our Digital team keeps us at the cutting edge. Driven by our innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, we’re constantly looking at ways to create differentiated, omni-channel experiences for our customers and build the next generation of digital retailing.

About the role

As Associate Product Manager – eCommerce Network Design, you’ll develop and maintain the analytical tools, datasets, simulation and optimisation models that support strategic and tactical planning across our eCommerce network. This is a dynamic and hands-on role where you’ll combine data science, research and programming to solve complex network challenges and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.

You’ll also:

Develop robust eCommerce network design tools and models to support Click & Collect, fulfilment, delivery and future store network decisions

Analyse customer catchments, network capacity, service outcomes and cost per order to identify optimisation opportunities

Build and run complex scenarios using simulation and optimisation models to assess network performance and trade-offs across cost, capacity, customer service, resilience and future growth

Translate detailed analysis into practical recommendations that inform network planning, investment prioritisation and business cases

Create reusable, well-documented analytical frameworks and reduce manual effort by improving the reliability and efficiency of modelling processes

About you and your skills

This opportunity will suit someone who enjoys solving complex, real-world problems and can combine strong technical capability with commercial thinking. You may come from data science, operations research, logistics optimisation, network design or a related analytical background.

You’ll also have:

Experience in network design, supply chain, last-mile logistics, data science, operations research or advanced analytics, ideally within a complex operating environment

Strong Python programming skills, including object-oriented programming and the ability to write clean, maintainable, production-quality code

Experience developing optimisation and simulation models using methods such as linear programming, mixed-integer linear programming, constraint programming, discrete-event simulation, heuristics or metaheuristics

The ability to analyse large and complex datasets, develop meaningful insights and communicate technical concepts and recommendations to non-technical stakeholders

A relevant bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree, with exposure to tools such as PuLP, OR-Tools or Pyomo and, ideally, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Azure or geospatial analytics

Please note applications will close on Monday October 5th, 2026.

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [e-mail]