National Pallet Operations Manager

Are you a passionate and results-driven supply chain operations leader ready to make a significant impact on a national scale? Do you understand asset inventory management, stock flow and how it works?

We are seeking a highly motivated individual that we can train to be the National ULD Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end operations of our Unit Load Device (ULD) function - all pallets, crates, and associated load devices that keep our goods moving from supplier to store.
- Bring your asset inventory management experience and passion for people to a National level
- Inspire site-based and national support teams to adopt efficient and effective ULD practices
- Hybrid role based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane

**Welcome to Primary Connect**

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.

We're delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy's, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we're more than just a supply chain business. We're a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.

**What you'll do**
- Oversee day-to-day operations for all pooled and internal ULD assets (excess of 70million), driving optimisation of ULD flows, minimising loss/damage, and controlling associated costs.
- Drive positive change by leading the transformation of our ULD operations. You will play a key role in inspiring site-based and national support teams to adopt efficient and effective ULD management practices.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture within a geographically dispersed team (approximately 28 team work together to deliver on this function)
- Lead the negotiation and management of multi-million contracts with key suppliers (CHEP, LOSCAM, VPS and Ozkor as main suppliers) with the support of the Woolworths legal team.
- Actively collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across Primary Connect, Woolworths Supermarkets, BIG W, and other areas, playing a vital role in developing and implementing national ULD strategy.
- Regularly visit our Distribution Centres

**What you'll bring**
- Experience in asset management, supply chain logistics, or network operations
- Experience leading and energising large, geographically dispersed operational teams.
- A track record of embedding changes and navigating complex projects with real finesse.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills and experience managing complex business implementations.
- A passion for data - you know how to make numbers talk and drive results.
- A high level of enthusiasm & drive for making things better, faster, and more cost-efficient.

We are looking for the person with the right attributes, we can teach you everything else you need to know.

**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.

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Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion_**

**_ Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency._**
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