Profit Protection Lead: Inventory & Loss Optimization

Super Retail Group; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Super Retail Group is seeking a Profit Protection leader to drive loss performance and inventory integrity across the brand. You will partner with Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain and Finance to reduce shrink, improve stock accuracy and implement sustainable commercial outcomes.

You will lead strategy, governance and cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior teams to deliver measurable P&L benefits and stronger controls across stores and the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Commercial & operational acumen in retail, loss prevention or profit protection.
• Influencing leadership to engage and challenge stakeholders across leadership teams.
• Analytical problem solving to interpret data, identify root causes and improve profitability.
• Project & change management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Governance & risk management understanding in large or complex environments.
• Adaptable with ability to travel to support stores and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Profit Protection Strategy: translate group strategy into actionable plans and governance frameworks.
• Deliver commercial impact by using data and root-cause analysis to identify loss drivers and improve stock availability.
• Optimise inventory and stock integrity through stocktakes and reporting improvements.
• Influence cross-functional teams (Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain, Finance, Brand Leadership).
• Strengthen controls and investigations; embed prevention strategies across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement through trials and pilots to reduce loss and protect stock.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Influencing leadership

Analytical problem solving

Project & change management

Governance & risk management

Adaptability & travel

Job description

Super Retail Group is seeking a Profit Protection leader to drive loss performance and inventory integrity across the brand. You will partner with Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain and Finance to reduce shrink, improve stock accuracy and implement sustainable commercial outcomes.

You will lead strategy, governance and cross-functional initiatives, influencing senior teams to deliver measurable P&L benefits and stronger controls across stores and the supply chain.