Flow Analyst

**About Woolworths Group**

Woolworths Group is a food and everyday needs retailer united by the shared purpose of creating better experiences together for a better tomorrow. With more than 1,400 stores across its Woolworths Supermarkets, Countdown Supermarkets (New Zealand) and BIG W brands, and fast-growing eCommerce businesses, Woolworths Group is Australia and New Zealand’s largest retailer. A top 10 company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Woolworths Group employs more than 180,000 team members and serves more than 20 million customers a week.

**Flow Analyst Afternoon Shift | MSRDC, Dandenong South
- Work onsite at our Melbourne South Regional Distribution Centre (MSRDC) which has state-of-the-art and latest cutting-edge technology in automation
- Manage and oversee the performance of Flow System Operations of MSRDC to meet People, Safety and Service expectations
- Afternoon shift role available, Tuesday to Saturday

**About Us
In October 2020, Woolworths Group Supply Chain rebranded to become Primary Connect - an end-to-end supply chain partner within Woolworths Group. Our team of more than 8,000 continues to support our Woolworths, Countdown, and BIG W stores across the country, providing them with our customers’ favourite food, drink, and everyday needs items.

Becoming Primary Connect gives us the opportunity to keep growing so we can become the next generation supply chain whilst remaining an essential part of Woolworths Group. There has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

**The Opportunity**

Key responsibilities will include however not be limited to:

- To manage and oversee the flow systems within the distribution centre
- Monitoring DC progress against the daily Operational Plan (e.g. unloading rates, receiving rate, delivery windows) to ensure performance/service levels are met
- Report on any deviations to plan from automation (e.g. we are falling behind in our palletising area and this might risk the DC’s ability to hit delivery windows)
- Work with SCADA Operators to understand cause and effect of automation issues, from an operational perspective
- Use automation and related systems, including Planning tools, Operational Dashboards, CCTV, UHF Radios
- Perform user and product audits and identify where adjustments are required to improve accuracy
- Manage the introduction of new products into the DC and the required system information to allow for automated handling
- Correct problems related to product handling issues throughout the DC including root cause analysis and rectification
- Maintain accurate inventory and provide internal and external business units with accurate reports

**Who we’re looking for**

Together with demonstrated success in a similar role and your ability to influence, we are seeking the following skills and experience:

- Previous experience in automation, manufacturing or system analysis is highly regarded. Relevant qualifications desired but not necessary.
- High level of analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to convey information with the required sense of urgency
- Ability to multitask and prioritise
- Ability to work as part of a team to achieve desired results
- A focus on process improvement
- Previous exposure, experience and interest with various operating systems
- Flexibility to meet business needs

**What’s in it for you?
- A great opportunity to join an established, profitable business with huge potential to grow, that is part of a greater group with true career progression
- Culture of innovation, recognition and always creating together
- Join one of Australia’s most trusted brands
- Great team benefits and discounts include access to discounts in our supermarkets and liquor partners, novated leases, share purchase plans, reduced insurance products, entertainment, theme parks, cinemas, lifestyle and other attraction discount

**Grow with the Group
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage. We are proud to be recognised as a Gold Tier Employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion and as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

As our Group continues to evolve, innovate and support our communities, we encourage our team members to do the same with their own careers, by providing ongoing opportunities to grow and make a real difference.

We value flexibility, and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for o