Ecommerce Operations Team Leader

Anaconda Careers; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Team Member Discounts

Gym Membership Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Spotlight Retail Group is seeking an experienced Ecommerce Operations Team Leader in Melbourne. You will lead a high-performing team, own the digital fulfillment journey, and drive improvements across order picking, packing, shipping and customer service to deliver fast, accurate deliveries.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, stakeholder collaboration and a hybrid working model from our South Melbourne area office.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in ecommerce operations or logistics-focused roles.
• Proven track record leading a small team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong understanding of order fulfillment, inventory management and customer service processes.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to present data to stakeholders.
• Clear communication and ability to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of Ecommerce Operations Administrators.
• Oversee and optimize order fulfillment from picking to shipping for speed and accuracy.
• Handle complex online order inquiries and escalations to ensure positive customer experiences.
• Identify bottlenecks and lead continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with store teams, shared services and senior stakeholders to align end-to-end operations.
• Prepare, monitor and present KPI reports to senior leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Ecommerce Operations

Order Fulfillment

Inventory Management

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Description

• Iconic Australian owned global retail business
• Salary + Profit Share, South Melbourne location, Member Discounts & more!
• Hybrid role in a vibrant team where we embrace pace, encourage new ideas & leadership

Spotlight Group Holdings (SGH) is more than just a retail giant-we're a dynamic, family-owned Australian success story comprising iconic brands like Spotlight, Anaconda and Harris Scarfe. As market leaders in the Australian retail space, we're growing our highly entrepreneurial team, and we need a hands-on, inspiring leader to optimize our digital customer journey.

This is a high-impact, hybrid role where you'll embrace a fast-paced environment, drive process improvements, and truly own the digital fulfillment experience for millions of customers. If you thrive on pace, embrace new ideas, and are ready to step up, this is your chance to make a real mark on one of Australia's largest retailers.

What You'll Be Doing

As the eCommerce Operations Team Leader, you will be the linchpin connecting our online promise to real-world delivery. Your day-to-day will be dynamic, challenging, and rewarding:

• Lead a High-Performing Team: Inspire, coach, and mentor your team of Ecommerce Operations Administrators, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Master the Fulfillment Journey: Oversee and optimize every step of the order fulfillment process-from picking and packing to timely shipping-ensuring exceptional speed and accuracy.
• Champion the Customer: Take ownership of complex online order inquiries and escalations, turning potential pain points into delightful customer service experiences.
• Drive Efficiency: Proactively identify bottlenecks and lead continuous process improvement initiatives to boost operational efficiency and scale our digital business.
• Strategic Collaboration: Build strong working relationships with store teams, shared services, and key senior stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end operations.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Prepare, monitor, and present KPI reports to senior leaders, using data to inform strategy and identify critical areas for optimization.

What You'll Bring

You're a proactive, solution-oriented leader with a genuine passion for retail operations and the digital customer experience.

• Proven Experience: At least 2+ years of hands-on experience in eCommerce Operations, Online Fulfillment, or a similar logistics-focused role.
• Leadership Credibility: Prior, demonstrable experience managing and mentoring a small team, ideally within a fast-paced retail or logistics environment.
• Operational Know-How: Strong practical understanding of order fulfillment, inventory management, and best-practice customer service processes.
• Problem-Solver: Excellent analytical skills, with a proven ability to solve complex operational challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Communication Power: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders, drive outcomes, and clearly present data.

Why Spotlight Retail Group?

We pride ourselves on offering more than just a job; we offer a career growth platform within a supportive, innovation-focused culture.

• Financial Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary combined with a significant Profit Share component.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous hybrid working model from our centrally located South Melbourne office, close to the market.
• Unbeatable Discounts: Access incredible Team Member Discounts across all our iconic brands (Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe).
• Impact & Exposure: Direct exposure to key senior stakeholders in one of Australia's largest retailers, allowing you to influence high-level strategy.
• Growth Culture: A dynamic environment that rewards initiative, creativity, and career development opportunities.
• Extra Benefits: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Gym Membership Discounts.

Ready to lead the future of digital operations for Australia's favourite retailers?