Qld Profit Protection Business Partner

**Brighter Futures Start Here**

We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you'll feel the impact of the work you'll do every day. Join our team in our unwavering promise to make everyday living brighter by providing great value products at the best prices for Australian and New Zealand families.

As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours. We're changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.

**Join the team**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Profit Protection Business Partner to support our stores in Queensland across two iconic Australian retailers: Kmart and Target. In this role, you'll collaborate with State, Regional, and Store teams to foster development, provide coaching, and offer support to maximize EBIT through the implementation of Profit Protection strategies and programs.

**What you'll be doing**

As a Profit Protection Business Partner working for Kmart Group, you will:

- Drive focus, provide leadership, and set the direction for shrinkage reduction efforts across the entire business
- Ensure seamless integration of compliance into all business practices, leveraging weekly/monthly shrinkage data to uncover emerging trends
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of audits, health checks, and records related to loss, shrinkage, compliance issues, and other areas of profit erosion. Communicate findings effectively and offer actionable solutions to relevant stakeholders.
- Engage, influence, and offer support to key stakeholders in order to mitigate causes of shrinkage and profit erosion.
- Foster education and development initiatives for Regional and store teams, enhancing their understanding and awareness of compliance standards.
- Proactively engage with pertinent stakeholders to address issues and establish preventive measures, drawing on data, investigations, and critical incidents to make informed recommendations.

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

- A sound understanding of large-scale retail operations, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a loss prevention role.
- Proficiency in identifying and addressing current and emerging profit protection threats, alongside effective mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Aptitude for developing projects, policies, programs, and systems to enhance operational efficiency.
- Experience conducting internal investigations at an intermediate level.
- An analytical mindset coupled with keen attention to detail.
- A proven track record of fostering strong working relationships to achieve organizational objectives.
- Consistent delivery of sound reasoning and high-quality decision-making.

**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 From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We're designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect