Commercial Team Assistant - Parkinson Chilled Distribution Centre

Coles Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Recognition program

Learning & development

Share plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Coles Group is seeking a Commercial Team Assistant for the Parkinson Chilled Distribution Centre in Brisbane. You will provide commercial, finance and administrative support, processing invoices and POs, monitoring expenditure and maintaining financial records, reporting and assisting with forecasting.

You will work with operational leaders, suppliers and support functions to coordinate activities, supplier administration, records and uniform ordering, ensuring smooth DC operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial, finance, accounts, administration, or similar support role.
• Good numerical and analytical capability with financial and operational data.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and purchase orders.
• Monitor expenditure and maintain financial records.
• Assist with administration, forecasting and month-end reporting.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Financial data handling

Excel

Stakeholder management

Prioritization under pressure

Independence and teamwork

Confidential information handling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Team Assistant - Parkinson Chilled Distribution Centre

From small everyday moments to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, you’ll really see the difference your work makes every day at Coles Group Supply Chain. Whether you’re in a distribution centre, a bakery, in-store or on the road, you’re an important part of an Aussie icon at the heart of the nation.

About the role

We’re looking for an organised and detail-focused Commercial Assistant to provide commercial, finance and administrative support within our Distribution Centre at Parkinson.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day commercial activities of the site, including processing invoices and purchase orders, monitoring expenditure, maintaining financial records and assisting with administration, forecasting and month-end reporting. You’ll help identify and resolve discrepancies while ensuring accurate and timely financial administration.

You’ll also work closely with operational leaders, team members, suppliers and support functions to coordinate commercial and administrative activities across the Distribution Centre. This includes supporting supplier and contract administration, maintaining documentation and records, coordinating uniform ordering and providing broader administrative support to help keep the DC running smoothly.

About you and your skills

• Previous experience in a commercial, finance, accounts, administration, or similar support role.
• Good numerical and analytical capability, with confidence working with financial and operational data.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheets, formulas, and reporting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with operational leaders, team members, suppliers and support functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a broader operational and commercial team.
• Demonstrated discretion when working with commercially sensitive or confidential information.
• Experience within a Distribution Centre, logistics, supply chain, warehousing, transport, retail or another high-volume operational environment will be highly regarded.

What’s in it for you?

• More cash staying in your pocket: 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.
• Investment in your future: Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
• 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.

About the application 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 ***************@coles.com.au.

Part of creating a safe working environment, our Distribution Centre operates under a Drug & Alcohol Policy on site. Team members are subject to possible random testing and applicants to this role can expect to undergo tests as part of the recruitment process, in addition to a full physical.