Distribution System Specialist

The Coles Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Gym facility & fitness classes

Employee discounts

Career development programs

Job summary

Coles Group is seeking a System Optimisation Specialist for a 15-month fixed-term role within the Distribution Systems team in Melbourne. You’ll partner with Supply Chain, Distribution Centre Operations and Technology to optimise system performance, improve operational outcomes, and drive continuous improvement across the distribution network.

You’ll enjoy solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders, and delivering practical, end-to-end solutions that align with governance and standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent stakeholder engagement across multiple teams.
• End-to-end thinking with broad impact on the supply chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in Supply Chain, Distribution Centre Operations or Systems environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve system and operational performance.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Technology teams to solve business challenges.
• Support system enhancements, testing and implementation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the distribution network.
• Maintain governance, standards and documentation to support consistent ways of working.
• Assess impacts and ensure solutions support the broader end-to-end supply chain.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Systems Thinking

Data Analytics

Continuous Improvement

Supply Chain

Distribution Centre Ops

Cross-functional Collaboration

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

Supply Chain makes life easier, safer, and more sustainable across our network. Our team works with thousands of trusted businesses every day to bring together our suppliers, distribution centres and stores. By keeping those relationships strong and processes running smoothly, we’re able to maintain the availability and quality of our products for our customers.

About the Role

We have an 15month fixed term opportunity within our Distribution Systems team for a System Optimisation Specialist.

In this role, you will work closely with Supply Chain, Distribution Centre Operations and Technology teams to optimise system performance, improve operational outcomes and drive continuous improvement across our distribution network. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing stakeholders and identifying opportunities to improve the way we work.

What You'll Do

• Identify and deliver opportunities to improve system and operational performance
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Technology teams to solve business challenges
• Support system enhancements, testing and implementation activities
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the distribution network
• Maintain governance, standards and documentation to support consistent ways of working
• Assess impacts and ensure solutions support the broader end-to-end supply chain

About You and your skills

We're looking for someone who:

• Builds strong relationships and engages effectively with stakeholders across multiple teams
• Thinks end to end and understands the broader impact of decisions across the supply chain
• Is highly articulate and can communicate clearly with both operational and technical stakeholders
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Brings experience in Supply Chain, Distribution Centre Operations, or Systems environments
• Has a continuous improvement mindset and enjoys driving positive change

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 ***************@coles.com.au

Employment Type:Fixed Term