Network Capacity Optimisation Manager

**Joining the Metcash Family** At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support. Being part of something bigger means you are part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future. **About the Opportunity** At Metcash, we’re not just about logistics; we’re about creating smart, efficient, and customer-driven supply chains that power the success of our business and partners. We're on the hunt for a passionate **Network Capacity Optimisation Manager** to revolutionize how we allocate resources, balance priorities, and maximize distribution center (DC) potential. As the **Network Capacity Optimisation Manager**, you’ll be the architect of efficiency, orchestrating the strategic allocation of products and flows across our supply chain network. With competing priorities from multiple business units, your expertise will ensure smooth operations, measurable performance, and cost-effective outcomes. This isn’t just about managing today—it’s about shaping the future of supply chain excellence. **In this Role You Will** - Craft and execute strategies to optimize product allocation across our network. - Analyse and improve pick slot utilization and reserve turnover in our DCs. - Partner with business units to balance competing needs for DC space and resources. - Conduct regular network assessments and recommend innovations. - Develop and monitor KPIs, ensuring actionable insights drive results - Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance capacity and efficiency. - Use analytics to support strategic decisions and recommendations - Influence and guide stakeholders across various teams. - Contribute to business cases for DC upgrades and strategic planning. **You’re Likely a Match If You Have** - Be part of a dynamic, future-focused supply chain team. - Work in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. - Shape strategies that have real impact on our business and customers. - Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field. - Deep understanding of supply chain principles, cost modelling techniques, and financial modelling. - Familiarity with industry trends and best practices in supply chain optimization. - 5-7 years of experience in supply chain management, with a strong focus on optimization, KPI development, and cross-functional leadership. - Proven success in managing projects within complex, dynamic environments, including wholesale, retail, or similar sectors. **Life at Metcash** Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year. Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually. An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities. 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers. Proudly awarded the “Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion”. Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity. - ️A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022- 2023 Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia. Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, “Our Local”. **About Us** Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company. We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars. **Join us and become part of something bigger** **#LI-SS1** **#INFLA