Distribution Systems Optimisation Specialist (15-Month FTC)

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

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.