Supply Chain Manager - BIG W

Primary Connect; Warwick; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Team discounts across Woolworths Group

Wellbeing programs & leave benefits

Job summary

Primary Connect is seeking a Supply Chain Manager based in Warwick, Qld to oversee the DC and Transport functions for our Big W DC, focusing on safety, performance, and a strong people culture.

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Operations, you will drive continuous improvement, cost management and stakeholder engagement across Woolworths Group networks, delivering value for stores and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in FMCG/distribution/retail environments.
• Proven track record implementing change initiatives.
• Strong financial and safety management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all DC & Transport functions, ensuring safety, service levels and cost targets.
• Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion and high performance across the team.
• Lead change initiatives and partner with support functions and other business units.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction within the DC and transport operations.

Skills

People leadership

FMCG experience

Supply chain management

Change management

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

Safety & risk management

Financial acumen

Project management

Job description

Open to a “tree change” Supply Chain Manager role based in Warwick Qld

Manage the DC and Transport function for our amazing Big W DC

Attractive Salary package + outstanding benefits

Welcome to Primary Connect

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team is an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.

We deliver to more than 3,000 retail stores every day stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.

What you’ll do

Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain Operations - BigW, your primary purpose is to oversee all DC & Transport functions including business performance, safety, service level and financial expectations, with a huge emphasis on people and team culture.

Additional responsibilities will include however not be limited to:

• Ensure Primary Connect is ‘Store Friendly’ through the focus on improving safety, developing capability and cost reduction.
• Provide our team members with first class leadership supporting and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Sponsor and lead change & continuous improvement initiatives within the DC, including partnering with support functions throughout Primary Connect and other business units in the Big W and Woolworths Group
• Promote people strategies across the DC to facilitate ongoing development
• Adhere to, and enforce compliance with all legal obligations and requirements eg.enterprise agreements, Chain of Responsibility along with company policies and processes and DC Work Instructions
• Promote safety values and implement safety, health and environment policies and systems to embed safety into the culture and ways of working
• Build a site succession plan that enables distributive leadership to deliver best in class customer service.
• Actively demonstrate and regulate the Woolworths Code of Conduct, Our Core Values and Ways of Working in daily behaviour and conduct
• Manage the cost of service delivery within an agreed budget whilst achieving agreed service level to stores to provide best price possible outcome for our customers
• Drive accountability within the business, ensure that the elements of Primary Connect culture are embedded at all levels

What you’ll bring

• Engaging & supportive people leadership style that involves collaboration with a wide circle of people across the organisation, where you are required to drive and influence change.
• Proven leadership experience in FMCG, Distribution, retail, people management
• Success in a similar role in Supply Chain or Manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated effective change management skills
• High level of stakeholder management, influencing and networking skills
• Ability to deliver high quality outputs under pressure
• A track record of leading and implementing change initiatives.
• Strong financial and business sense with the ability to manage complex operations effectively.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma or lean processing principles
• Excellence in delivering operational excellence in complex and matrixed organisation
• Deep understanding of safety protocols and risk management, with a commitment to ensuring that safety is embedded in all aspects of operations.

What you’ll experience:

• An attractive remuneration package
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands
• A global business with endless career possibilities
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.