Continuous Improvement Specialist

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Our Coles Liquor team work across three leading brands (Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars), each with their own unique offering and customer base. With a network of more than 930 stores and ultra-convenient online sites, delivering on our commitment to provide accessible drink solutions for every occasion.

**About the role**:
You will work closely with cross functional teams (e.g., operations, commercial) and support the Supply Chain Manager Centre of Excellence to analyse business process, recognise opportunities and implement improvement changes as part of the project management office. You will also play a key role in the reporting of Supply Chain strategy to Supply Chain leadership team on regular basis. Please note this will be a 6-month secondment.

You'll also:

- Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction across end-to-end supply chain
- Plan, facilitate and execute continuous improvement projects
- Work with IT team to lead and define business requirements enabling process efficiency
- Regularly monitor the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefits
- Provide training to teams on changes such as business process, new reports among others
- Work collaboratively with cross functional stakeholders to co-ordinate supply chain strategy updates and report to supply chain leadership team

**About you and your skills**:
We're after a highly skilled Supply Chain professional who is passionate about continuous improvement, is not satisfied with status quo or with process complacency.

You'll also need:

- Project Management and Continuous Improvement experience
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving skills and proven attention to detail
- Experience in dealing with large datasets to develop/re-engineer processes (ability to write SQL scripts will be an advantage)
- Solid understanding of end-to-end retail processes and cost drivers
- Demonstrated experience of working in a fast paced, highly complex analytical environment (experience in retail preferred)
- Strong communication skills, catering for a variety of stakeholder levels

**What's in it for you?**:

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Flexible working options**:We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- ** Office perks**: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- ** Discounts**:Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- ** Reward through recognition**: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform 'mythanks'. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- ** Opportunities for learning and development**: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you'll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- ** Paid parental leave**: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- ** Investment in your future**:Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

**About the recruitment process**:
Job ID: 144956

Employment Type: Fixed Term