Network Optimisation Manager

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it’s the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

**Join the team**

We are on an exciting journey as we unite two great brands under one dynamic business. As such we're seeking a
**Network Optimisation Manager** to be a crucial part of our Online Fulfilment team, driving the execution of our Kmart & Target Online Fulfilment strategy. You'll be at the forefront, owning the development of our Fulfilment Strategy and network plan, shaping the future of retail in Australia.

The role requires you to attend both Offices based in Mulgrave and Wiliams Landing, with flexibility to travel to Distribution Centre’s located interstate.

**What you’ll be doing**

As a
**Network Optimisation Manager** working for Kmart and Target you will:

- Play a pivotal role in developing our fulfilment network strategy to deliver the required capacity at the lowest cost, leveraging stores and CFCs.
- Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to define and implement online fulfilment orchestration rules, aimed at coordinating the flow of orders, optimizing inventory management, and ensuring timely deliveries to our customers.
- Take ownership of the development of the network plan, optimizing it to deliver the current and future state of fulfilment.
- Manage the reporting of performance for all fulfilment optimization initiatives necessary to achieve our network strategy.
- Oversee the reporting of network performance, volume forecasting, and the execution of order orchestration, ensuring seamless customer experiences. Your ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights will be crucial in maintaining the high standards of our fulfilment operations.

**To be successful in this role you’ll have**:

- Experience in online fulfilment processes within an omni-channel business, showcasing your understanding of end-to-end ecommerce fulfilment operations.
- Proven exposure to project and / or program management, demonstrating your ability to drive efficiency and continuous improvement within a fulfilment network.
- An analytical mindset to decipher data and make informed decisions that propel our fulfilment strategy forward.
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A sound understanding of financial management and the ability to align operational decisions with successful business drivers.

**Benefits we’ll offer you**:

- Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy, spending 60% of your week in our National Office
- A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Bunnings, and Officeworks
- A free OnePass membership offering free delivery across Kmart, Target & Catch on eligible products
- Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health - with over 60 suppliers
- We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
- Free onsite parking when you’re required to come into the office
- We offer inclusive parental leave, a family room and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
- A dynamic learning and support program
- Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
- In-house café that serves breakfast, lunch and includes a collaborative space to work in
- A reflection room that can be used for prayer, meditation, or time for you
- A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
- Regular product sample sales with loads of discounted items to purchase
- Wesfarmers is Kmart’s parent company and each year eligible employees can elect to purchase shares through a salary sacrifice arrangement
- Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

**We’re here to make everyday living brighter**

From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it