Smarter Profit Loss Lead - BCF

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

About the Role…

Reporting into the Profit Protection team, you'll lead loss performance and inventory integrity across your brand. Partnering with Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain and Finance, you'll drive initiatives that reduce shrink, improve stock accuracy, strengthen controls and deliver sustainable commercial outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing…

• Lead the Profit Protection Strategy - Drive your brand's loss performance agenda by translating Group strategy into actionable plans, governance frameworks and measurable outcomes that improve profitability and operational performance.
• Deliver Commercial Impact - Use data, trends and root-cause analysis to identify loss drivers, improve stock accuracy and availability, and implement initiatives that deliver tangible P&L benefits.
• Optimise Inventory & Stock Integrity - Lead stocktake and inventory improvement programs, ensuring strong controls, accurate reporting and sustainable solutions that improve inventory integrity across stores and supply chain operations.
• Influence Cross-Functional Change - Partner with Operations, Merchandise, Supply Chain, Finance and Brand Leadership teams to align priorities, remove barriers and drive coordinated action.
• Strengthen Controls & Investigations - Support compliance, governance and investigations activity while identifying risks, improving controls and ensuring effective prevention strategies are embedded across the business.
• Drive Continuous Improvement - Lead trials, pilots and innovative solutions that simplify processes, improve ways of working and deliver lasting improvements in loss reduction and stock protection.

What You'll Bring…

• Commercial & Operational Acumen - Strong experience in retail operations, loss prevention, inventory management, finance, commercial analysis or profit protection, with the ability to link actions to business outcomes.
• Influencing Leadership - A confident communicator who can engage, challenge and influence stakeholders across leadership teams, driving accountability and results.
• Analytical Problem Solving - Ability to interpret complex data, identify root causes and develop practical solutions that improve performance and profitability.
• Project & Change Management - Experience leading initiatives, pilots and cross-functional programs that deliver sustainable operational improvements.
• Governance & Risk Management - Strong understanding of controls, compliance, process governance and operational risk within a large or complex environment.
• Adaptability & Travel - Flexible and comfortable working across a geographically dispersed business, with the ability to travel as required to support stores, supply chain operations and key stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

At Super Retail Group, it is our purpose to inspire and equip everyone to live their passion every day! This is an opportunity to influence strategic decision-making and drive meaningful commercial outcomes across one of Australia's leading retail brands. You'll work closely with senior leaders, shape business priorities and play a key role in protecting profit while enhancing the customer experience.

• A highly visible role with significant business impact
• The opportunity to influence senior leaders and strategic decisions
• Working with one of Australasia's largest retail groups
• Career development and growth opportunities
• A collaborative, high-performing and supportive culture

Our Culture of Inclusion:

Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We support, promote and celebrate diversity and we recognise the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience.