Transport Network Development Manager

Senior Transport Network Development Manager | Sydney | Hybrid

• Key role in driving our strong growth strategy & fostering 3PL network partnerships
• Lead a small motivated & high-performing team
• Position Primary Connect+ as a partner of choice for our customers & carrier partners

Welcome to Primary Connect+ (PC+)

Primary Connect+ is our retailer-agnostic, technology-driven commercial business within Primary Connect. Our team works together to provide end-to-end supply chain solutions for more than 1,300 food and retail customers.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Network Development PC+, the Senior Transport Network Development Manager is a critical role in the strategic planning and optimisation of our transport network to enhance supply chain efficiencies for both Primary Connect and its customers.

The position aims to deliver a sustainable competitive advantage by cultivating relationships and collaborating with Primary Connect's carrier and network partners, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and identification of value creation opportunities. This role drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures the transport network is efficient, cost-effective, adaptable, resilient, and aligned with business goals.

What you'll do

• Be responsible for the development and fostering of relationships with Primary Connect+'s transport carrier and network partners, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and identification of value creation opportunities.
• Deliver sustainable competitive advantage by working with Primary Connect+'s carrier partners to develop optimised network and transport solutions to improve supply chain efficiencies and costs for our customers
• Management of network changes and the operational and commercial impacts, such as new DCs or ranging changes that impact Primary Connect+ carriers and corridor flows.
• Own the strategic 'engagement model' for new carriers, based on needs identified within the Primary Connect development pipeline.
• Position Primary Connect as a knowledge based; technology driven supply chain solutions provider with its current and future customers & carrier partners.
• Customer Solution Development: Work alongside Business Development & Account Management teams for network development opportunities to support existing & new customers.

What you'll bring

• Significant years' experience in a senior transport or supply chain role. Ideally in a FMCG, Retail or 3PL organisation
• Advanced technical transport knowledge – legislation, equipment design, network flows, pricing, and costing methodologies (Road & Rail)
• Success in relationship management and stakeholder engagement, collaborating and bringing multiple stakeholders together to align on and execute plans
• High level of influencing and negotiation skills to agree best possible outcomes

What you'll experience

• Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community.
• We create a thriving team experience through a culture of belonging that champions safety and wellbeing for our people and partners.
• We're a team-first organisation. We'll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
• We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits.
• 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.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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